Henderson police say armed robbery suspect taken into custody

UPDATE (Sept. 21) -- The Henderson Police Department says one of two suspects were taken into custody after an armed robbery Tuesday afternoon.

According to police, at approximately 07: 10 p.m. Tuesday, one of the outstanding suspects was taken into custody. He was identified by police as Sean Lopez, 38.

Police say he was booked into the Henderson Detention Center on the following charges:

- 1 count Robbery with a Deadly Weapon

- 1 count Burglary While in Possession of a Firearm/Deadly Weapon

- 1 count Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Deadly Weapon

- 1 count Driver Disobey Peace Officer, Endangering other Person/Property

- 1 count False Statement to Obstruct Public Officer

No additional information was provided.

Original story continues below.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Henderson Police are looking for two armed robbery suspects Tuesday afternoon.

HPD said the incident happened around 3:25 p.m. in the 2500 block of Anthem Village Drive.

According to police, two men entered a business, one with a firearm. Both suspects fled the business in a pickup truck with an undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise.

HPD said there was a short vehicle pursuit before the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police air unit took over. Police said the vehicle involved was located, but not the suspects.

No injuries were reported.

Additional details on the suspects and the incident weren’t immediately available.

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