Casino Robberies

Suspects sought in casino robberies
By John Grant Emeigh of The Montana Standard

Police are looking for three suspects involved with robberies at two Butte casinos over the weekend.

Both crimes occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday and Monday at casinos attached to the Town Pump. Police were still trying to identify the suspects Monday afternoon through security video.

No weapon was used in either incident, police said.

The first robbery happened about 3:40 a.m. Saturday at Magic Diamond Casino, 2001 Dewey Blvd.

Two men entered the business and demanded an employee’s apron where some money is kept, according to Butte police. The pair left the casino with an undisclosed amount of money.

A second robbery was reported at the Montana Lil’s Casino at 1370 Harrison Ave. early Monday. A man entered the casino just before 4 a.m. and demanded the attendant’s apron, before leaving with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspects in the first robbery are described as younger-appearing males wearing dark hoodies, jeans and some type of mask over their faces. The males were about 5 foot 5 inches tall with slender builds.

In the second crime, the robber was described as approximately 5 foot 9 inches tall with a slender build, wearing a dark hooded sweat shirt and a dark-colored baseball cap and dark jeans. He also was wearing some type of mask over his face.

Investigators weren’t sure Monday if the two crimes are related.

Anyone with information is asked to call Butte Crimestoppers at 782-7336. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. People may also contact Butte police Det. Sharman Rask at 497-1141.


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