FBI Offers $5,000 Reward for Suspect in Sandia Casino Armed Robbery

POLICY WIRE — Pueblo of Sandia, New Mexico — Federal investigators and local law enforcement are requesting public assistance to identify an individual involved in a robbery at the Sandia Resort and Casino.

Authorities are actively searching for a person alleged to have threatened a cashier at gunpoint within the casino’s high-limit section. The assailant reportedly demanded funds, which were provided, before departing the premises traveling westbound in a white Dodge Caravan.

Details of the Incident

The incident took place approximately at 9:15 p.m. on July 1, 2022. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Sandia Police Department are collaborating on this ongoing investigation.

The suspect is described as a male of average build, weighing between 180 and 210 pounds. At the time of the robbery, he was seen wearing a gray hoodie, a blue surgical mask covering a blue gaiter, a black baseball hat, and jeans.

To aid in the apprehension of the individual responsible, the FBI has announced a reward of up to $5,000. This reward is offered for information that directly leads to the arrest and subsequent conviction of a suspect in connection with this case.

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How to Provide Information

Anyone possessing information pertinent to this robbery is urged to contact the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office. The dedicated telephone number for tips is 505-889-1300.

Alternatively, individuals can submit information securely online by visiting the official FBI tips portal at tips.fbi.gov. All information provided will be treated with confidentiality.

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