Las Vegas Police Officer Convicted for Casino Robberies

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Caleb Rogers, a former Las Vegas police officer, has been convicted of stealing nearly $165,000 in a series of casino heists. The 35-year-old was found guilty of carrying out three robberies over four months at casinos off the Las Vegas Strip.

Prosecutors have portrayed Rogers as a gambling addict who grew increasingly desperate under a huge pile of gambling debt. They added that Rogers used his knowledge and skills as a law enforcement officer to his advantage during the heists where, in at least one of the robberies, he was armed with a police-issued weapon.

Casino heists are not uncommon, and Las Vegas has seen its fair share of high-profile robberies over the years. That said, pulling off one is extremely difficult due to the combination of robust casino security teams, facial recognition software, and high-definition cameras.

The Daily Mail reported:

“In February 2022, authorities said Rogers bagged an additional $79,000 in a third robbery at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, but security guards detained him outside following a brief struggle.
“The robber's approach was essentially the same in all three crimes, authorities said. He wore a face mask, dark clothing and black latex gloves.
“After cashiers handed over the money, he placed the cash inside a bag underneath his jacket. After exiting the building, Rogers was detained by security after a brief struggle."

Rogers was a seven-year police veteran employed by the Las Vegas metro police as an active-duty patrol officer at the time of the robberies. He remained employed, but on unpaid leave "without police powers" during the trial, and now he is facing a possible life sentence.

The trial was marked by the awkward confrontation between Rogers and his brother Josiah who was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony. He admitted to being the getaway driver for one of the heists.

“Caleb told me that it was gonna be his operation and when it was happening I had to do everything he said because he had the knowledge and the skill.”