Las Vegas Police Officer Convicted of Stealing Around $165,000 In Series of Casino Heists

Caleb Rogers was convicted of stealing around $165,000 in a series of casino heists in Las Vegas. Reports say the Las Vegas police officer could be sentenced to life imprisonment for wielding a gun during the third robbery in February 2022.

Reports say the government’s evidence focused on the third robbery committed by Caleb Rogers, 35, when he was arrested outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel in February 2022. Rogers allegedly stormed a casino’s sportsbook and threatened to use a gun while he dumped $79,000 into a bag concealed under his jacket.

Fortunately, an article in US News states that a group of security officers were able to tackle Rogers. Thereafter, Rogers identified himself as a Las Vegas police officer while being hauled into the back of a patrol car.

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Charges Faced by Las Vegas Police Officer

According to Yamat, on July 14, a federal jury found the Las Vegas police officer guilty on all counts of stealing around $165,000 during three casino heists. Further reports say the Las Vegas police officer could be sentenced to life imprisonment for wielding a gun during the third casino robbery. U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon then scheduled the sentencing of the Las Vegas police officer in the month of October.

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