LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A convicted assassin launched on parole is accused in two armed robberies and was later caught as a result of police tracked a sufferer’s stolen iPhone, paperwork mentioned.
James Bates, 53, a 12-time convicted felon, faces federal expenses together with interference with commerce by theft and prohibited individual in possession of a firearm linked to 2 robberies in October, data mentioned.
On Oct. 15, Bates allegedly robbed a comfort retailer on Boulder Freeway close to Flamingo Street, prosecutors mentioned. Bates is accused of carrying a badge resembling a Las Vegas Metro police badge through the theft, the place he allegedly netted $70.
On Oct. 18, Bates and one other man allegedly robbed a smoke store on Charleston Boulevard close to Lamb Boulevard, data mentioned. Throughout the theft, a person police suspect is Bates yelled on the staff: “Where is the safe? I’m going to shoot you!”
In that theft, the 2 males made off with $4,000. The lads additionally stole an worker’s iPhone, which police tracked to a southeast valley dwelling, they mentioned.
After surveilling the house, police arrested Bates throughout a visitors cease. Throughout a search of the automotive and the house, police mentioned they discovered the pretend police badge and a gun that matched surveillance video.
In 2005, Bates stabbed and killed Jose “Tony Sanchez” exterior of a bar. In that case, Bates took a plea deal on a second-degree homicide cost. A choose sentenced him to 10-25 years in jail.
The Nevada Parole Board confirmed Bates was launched on parole on June 4.
Data present Metro police arrested Bates on Oct. 19. A date in federal courtroom was not scheduled as of Monday.
