New surveillance video released in Bellagio casino heist

In December 2010, the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas was the scene of a daring heist that captivated the public and law enforcement alike. A man, later identified as Anthony M. Carleo, entered the casino wearing a motorcycle helmet and brandishing a gun. He approached a craps table, threatened patrons and dealers, and made off with approximately $1.5 million in casino chips. The entire robbery was executed swiftly, taking less than three minutes. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/daring-vegas-heist-gets-gunman-15m-in-chips/?utm_source=openai))

Surveillance footage released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department provided a clear view of the suspect’s actions. The video showed Carleo entering the casino, approaching the craps table, and fleeing the scene with the stolen chips. This footage was instrumental in the subsequent investigation. ([foxnews.com](https://www.foxnews.com/us/las-vegas-police-release-bellagio-robbery-surveillance-video-showing-suspect?utm_source=openai))

Carleo’s arrest came after he attempted to sell the stolen chips. He was apprehended when he tried to sell several $25,000 chips to an undercover officer. Authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen chips, and Carleo was charged with armed robbery and burglary. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/arrest-made-in-15m-bellagio-casino-chip-heist/?utm_source=openai))

In 2012, Carleo was sentenced to at least three years in prison after pleading guilty to the crime. The case highlighted the challenges casinos face in preventing and recovering from such thefts, especially when the stolen items are unique to their establishments. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/anthony-carleo-sentenced-for-15-million-bellagio-casino-heist/?utm_source=openai))

The Bellagio heist remains one of the most notable casino robberies in Las Vegas history, not only due to the audacity of the crime but also because of the swift and effective response by law enforcement, aided significantly by the release and analysis of surveillance video.

For a visual recap of the incident, you can watch the following video:

[Botched Bellagio Casino Heist](https://www.foxnews.com/video/1650712411001?utm_source=openai)