A man was arrested after being identified as one of the suspects in an explosion-type case on the Las Vegas Strip.
There is a suspicion of two suspects connected with the explosion, but only the one male, identified as 35-year-old John Navarro was arrested, who police allegedly think he's connected with the case.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, back on November 13, at approximately 10:36 a.m., two males arrived at the business, one on foot and one on a scooter.
One of the suspects went up to a business front with a package in hand. The suspect then placed the package in front of the door to the business and lit a fuse.Â
Police say both suspects ran away to flee the area, when a few minutes later the package explodedÂ
On November 15, Navarro was booked into the Clark County Detention Center with the following charges.
- Possession, Manufacture, Dispose of an Explosive Device
- Arson, First Degree
- Use Explosive Device to Damage/Destroy Property
- Conspiracy to Commit Arson, First Degree
- Carrying Concealed Weapon without Permit
- Possession of Controlled Susbtance – Flnztrpm/GHB/Precursor
- Possession of Stolen Vehicle
- Own/Operate Vehicle Chop Shop
According to Police this is still an ongoing investigation.
Anybody with information is urged to contact detectives at 702-828-7777, or online at SNCTC - Home. To remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppers.com.
An arrest has been made after an explosive device was set off on the strip near Piero's Italian Cuisine.
