Vegas Police Arrest Casino Chip Thief

A Las Vegas Metro Police undercover operation connected Anthony Carleo with a brazen theft at the Bellagio casino in early December of $1.5 million in chips.

A Las Vegas Metro Police undercover operation connected Anthony Carleo  with a brazen theft at the Bellagio casino in early December of $1.5 million in chips.

Carleo has been arrested and will face charges for allegedly charging into the casino with a handgun and helmet, swiping the chips and hopping on a Suzuki motorcycle to speed off. He was caught when he attempted to sell $25,000 chips, known as "cranberries" for their deep red color, to the officer.

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