Henderson, Nev. – (October 23, 2023) On October 21st, 2023, the Henderson Police Department responded to the 600 block of Mall Ring Circle in reference to a report of a male attempting to rob a bank. 

Upon arrival, Officers set a perimeter around the bank. Officers received additional information confirming that the suspect, 34-year-old Joseph May, was still inside of the bank with other customers and employees. 

Officers made contact with May who initially refused to exit the building. May subsequently exited the bank but refused to comply with multiple verbal commands issued by officers. Officers subsequently utilized less than lethal tools to effectuate May’s arrest.  

May was evaluated and cleared by medical personnel. 

May was booked into the Henderson Detention Center for the following offenses: 

1 count of Burglary of a Business
6 counts of Kidnapping 1st degree
1 count of Attempt Robbery
1 count of Resist Public Officer 

No injuries to other citizens or officers were reported in this incident. 

The booking photo for May is attached. 

The FBI Las Vegas office responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. As this is an active investigation, no further details will be released at this time.