0313-009 Man Arrested in a Series of Home Invasions

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE, Joseph Chronister

SENDER: Officer Chrissie Coon, PIO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 03/22/13

SUBJECT: One Man Arrested in a Series of Home Invasions

North Las Vegas, Nevada- Davon Xavier Lyons (19) was arrested in connection with multiple home invasions involving victims over 60 years old.

On March 21, 2013, Davon Lyons was booked on 23 felony charges in connection with three home invasions that occurred from February 11, 2013 through March 15, 2013. There were 5 victims involved ranging from 73-years-old to 85-years-old. The home invasions occurred at the following locations:

2100 block of Water Rail , North Las Vegas, NV

7900 block of Grey Teal Street, North Las Vegas, NV

8100 block of Wildwood Glen, Las Vegas, NV

The 5-week investigation indicates that Lyons, operating with an accomplice, allegedly followed elderly victims into their open garage. The two suspects held the victims at gunpoint and forced them into their homes. One suspect reportedly watched the victims while the other ransacked their homes, stealing jewelry, electronics, money, and other items. In one case, the suspects cut the phone lines in the home to prevent the victims from calling 9-1-1.

Lyons was arrested in his North Las vegas apartment where police also recovered stolen property, 2 stolen firearms, marijuana, and items used to package marijuana for sale.

Lyons was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on the following charges:

3 counts of Robbery, 3 counts of 1^st degree Kidnapping, 2 counts of conspiracy to commit robbery, 2 counts of conspiracy to commit burglary, 2 counts of conspiracy to commit kidnapping*

        *All of the above charges include “with a deadly weapon” and “victims over 60 years old” enhancements

2 counts of burglary and 2 counts of coercion with a deadly weapon, 2 counts of possession of stolen firearm, 1 count each of possession of stolen property, obtaining money under false pretenses, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, operating a place for sale of controlled substances, and burglary. See attached booking photo.

Detectives are working to apprehend the second suspect in this investigation. An update will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

Anyone with additional information regarding this case is urged to call the North Las Vegas Police Department at (702) 633-9111 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555. Crime Stopper tips leading in a felony arrest or an indictment may result in a cash reward.

For more information, contact:

Public Communications Office

North Las Vegas Police Department

1301 East Lake Mead Blvd

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

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