Police: Robber invaded elderly couple’s home

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Composite sketch of the suspect. (LVMPD)

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -

Metro police are looking for the man who invaded an elderly couple's home, robbing them and injuring one of them.

Police said that at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, the man entered the backyard of a home near Sahara Avenue and Fort Apache Road, broke out a window and entered the house.

The elderly couple was home, watching television. The suspect attacked one of the victims before fleeing through the same window with stolen items.

The suspect is described as between 5'8" and 5'10 with a thin build, pale complexion and brown hair. He was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is urged to call Metro's Robbery Section at 702-828-3591 or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. You may also leave information online at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

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