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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say a tracker that was hidden in stolen cash helped lead them to an armed robbery suspect tied to the thefts of more than 10 convenience stores.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1Uq7R5s ) Gregory Vancott was arrested last week after police pulled him over in his vehicle.
Police had been looking for a suspect in connection with 11 convenience store robberies between April 7 and May 24. The suspect was described as an armed man who wore masks.
Officers had responded to a May 24 robbery when they received a signal from the tracker, which led them to Vancott. Police say they found him with a bag full of money and a gun.
Vancott allegedly told police he was unemployed and wanted to provide for his family.
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