Texas robbery suspect on the run, believed to be in Las Vegas

Vanessa Murphy
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The U.S. Marshals are searching for a Texas robbery suspect who is believed to be in Las Vegas.

Jerome Marquise Donavon, 34, was arrested in 2018, released from custody on bond, and failed to return to court, according to Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Ray Venegas.

“We are concerned for the community and the members of the public here in Las Vegas,” Venegas told the 8 News Now Investigators.

<em>The U.S. Marshals are searching for Jerome Marquise Donavon, 34, a Texas robbery suspect who is believed to be in Las Vegas. (U.S Marshals) </em>
The U.S. Marshals are searching for Jerome Marquise Donavon, 34, a Texas robbery suspect who is believed to be in Las Vegas. (U.S Marshals)

There is a warrant for Donavon for aggravated robbery out of Lubbock, Texas, Venegas said.

Donavon and two other suspects are accused of committing an armed robbery spree in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Lubbock areas. In Lubbock, they entered a 7-11, placed a gun on a cashier, forced her into a bathroom, threatened her and robbed the store, according to the U.S. Marshals.

Donovan posted bond after his arrest and has been on the run. An investigation revealed Donavon may be residing in a neighborhood of Las Vegas near Sahara Avenue and Maryland Parkway with a sister of one of his co-defendants, Venegas said.

The U.S. Marshals consider Donavon to be armed and dangerous. The public is urged to contact law enforcement if they see him and/or have information on his whereabouts: 1-877-WANTED-2.

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