LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 25 -- Five reputed gang members from Los Angeles were in custody Monday for allegedly taking over the famed Harrah's Hotel Casino during a robbery, and leading police on a wild chase through Las Vegas.
Police said four men wore masks as they invaded the casino at about 2:45 a.m. Sunday, with three men looting a teller's cage of an undisclosed amount of cash while the other held startled guards and gamblers at gunpoint.
Police gave chase as the group tried to escape in a stolen van, which crashed into several cars, including a police cruiser, as well as a fire hydrant and light pole during the 20-minute cross-town pursuit. The chase ended with the men jumping from the vehicle and trying to flee on foot.
One of the suspects was apprehended and bitten by a police dog. There were no other injuries.
Police identified the five as Kemeo Wright, Maurice Carter, Ronnie Farris, Damon Littlejohn and Jamal Brown, all of Los Angeles. All were identified as gang members.
