Woman Arrested for Stealing $113K from Armored Truck in Vegas
URGENT UPDATE: A woman named Regina Valenzuela was arrested in Las Vegas on September 29, 2025, for allegedly stealing over $113,000 from an armored truck intended for local casinos. The theft, which reportedly occurred on May 31, 2025, has raised serious concerns about security protocols within the cash transport industry.
The stolen funds were designated for two Dotty Casino franchises, but never reached their destinations. Valenzuela, who was employed by Sectran Security, is believed to have taken at least $112,532 during a shift that started at 6:30 AM and ended abruptly at 8:30 AM when she returned the vehicle to the company headquarters.
Valenzuela has been released from the Clark County Detention Center but is scheduled for a custody hearing on October 30, 2025. During her alleged shift, she left without notifying supervisors, later claiming a family emergency. When the end-of-day inventory revealed missing cash—specifically $88,352 and $24,180—investigators began to piece together the puzzle.
Closed-circuit camera footage reportedly shows Valenzuela moving money bags without authorization and later at a gas station with two company bags in her vehicle. This visual evidence is crucial as her hearing approaches, with the potential to determine her fate.
“We have video evidence that puts her at the scene,” said a spokesperson for Sectran Security.
Despite her claims of innocence, an anonymous tip to the police suggested that Valenzuela had been bragging to a friend about the theft. However, investigators found no significant changes in her bank account, complicating the case against her.
As the situation unfolds, the implications for local casinos and cash transport security are profound. The theft not only raises questions about the effectiveness of oversight within armored vehicle companies but also about the potential risks faced by employees in handling large sums of cash.
Authorities are urging anyone with further information to come forward as investigation efforts continue. Valenzuela’s actions have not only jeopardized her career but have also sparked a broader discussion about security in the cash transport industry.
Stay tuned for further updates as this case develops, with the upcoming hearing expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding this alarming theft.
