Las Vegas police have released images of two individuals believed to have robbed poker player Jared Griener of $57,500 after ambushing him at his rental property during the World Series of Poker.
The images have been released over two months after Griener reported being bound with duct tape and robbed at his Las Vegas property on July 12, just after receiving his WSOP winnings.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying the two suspects, who were caught on surveillance footage near the time of the incident.
One suspect is described as a heavyset Black man with braids and distinctive tattoos on his left forearm. The second suspect is described as a Black man wearing a gray hoodie, red shorts, and black shoes.
Surveillance footage from the neighborhood revealed the suspects arriving in a dark gray SUV and parking nearby the rental property. They walked towards the property and returned to their vehicle approximately 20 minutes later.
Targeted for WSOP Cash
According to Griener’s statement, he found two masked men waiting inside the rental upon his return.
The robbers used duct tape to restrain him and demanded a backpack containing his WSOP winnings. Griener mentioned that they also placed dishes on his back and threatened him against moving.
After the suspects left, Griener managed to free himself and sought assistance from a neighbor. Ring camera footage depicted him barefoot, still with duct tape around one arm, asking the resident to call 911.
The robbery occurred after Griener had cashed in several events at the 2026 WSOP, including the $10,000 Main Event, where he finished 453rd for $32,500.
Griener suspects being specifically targeted, although the details of how the robbers knew his location and return time remain unclear.
Mystery Over Entry
The homeowner, Malee Simpson, has raised concerns about how the suspects accessed the property.
Griener previously mentioned that the suspects seemed familiar with the rental’s door code and his movements. Surveillance footage indicated their arrival roughly 10 minutes before his return.
Simpson informed News 3 that her security cameras captured the suspects leaving but did not reveal their entry method. It’s possible they entered through the backyard, side yard, or garage rather than the front door with the code.
Upon reviewing surveillance footage, Simpson confirmed that the door code was not exclusive to Griener and his two roommates. About 10 individuals used the code during the six-week rental period, and non-registered guests were observed using it as well.
No arrests have been made yet, and authorities are seeking information to identify the suspects.