Fugitive in Las Vegas Casino Robberies Apprehended in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, FL – A man previously convicted for a series of brazen casino robberies in Las Vegas was arrested in Miami Beach this week, authorities announced. Joshua Styles, 34, was taken into custody by the Miami Beach Police Department with assistance from federal partners. He now faces additional charges, including human trafficking, according to police.
Styles was initially arrested in April 2023 and later convicted for robberies targeting multiple Las Vegas casinos beginning in November 2022. These included the M Resort, Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Green Valley Ranch, Silverton Casino Hotel, Rampart Casino, and Palace station. Investigators linked Styles to the crimes through DNA evidence recovered from a baseball cap found at the M Resort.
During the 2022-2023 spree, Styles allegedly used stolen vehicles, including one obtained after he reportedly threatened a man with what appeared to be a gun and stole his keys.He was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on over 60 charges, encompassing robbery, attempted robbery, grand larceny, and burglary.
Prior to the casino robberies, Styles had a previous conviction for at least 13 robberies committed in 2009. In september 2023, he pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and was sentenced to six to 15 years in the Nevada department of Corrections. He was granted parole in December 2023 and placed on house arrest for one year, with stipulations including community service, full-time employment, abstinence from alcohol, and a prohibition against firearm ownership.
the Miami Beach Police Department stated, “Through teamwork, technology, and swift action of our detectives and federal partners, this violent fugitive is now off the streets.” Authorities have been contacted for further details regarding the human trafficking allegations.
