Police said Saturday they believe at least three people entered the store.
It was not immediately clear what items were stolen. The store was closed at the time of the burglary.
Authorities said the suspects broke into a high-end jewelry and watch store, where they may have used sledgehammers to break into the shop's jewelry cases.
A witness said she saw an armed burglar wearing a pig mask near a Rolex store. Authorities said they are reviewing surveillance tape, where they saw multiple suspects wearing “character masks,” ABC News reported.
Literally just witnessed an armed robber in a pig mask at a Rolex store at the Bellagio & then his arrest #bellagio #vegas #rolex #robbery pic.twitter.com/m53T6bHS2z
— K (@Kir_Kamil) March 25, 2017
According to ABC News, the Bellagio was on lockdown for approximately a half-hour after the incident.
Police initially thought at least one of the theives may have fired gunshots during the burglary, but later said they believed the sound of the sledgehammers breaking the jewelry cases may have been confused for gunshots.
Guests fled the hotel and casino in the midst of the incident. No one was injured.
Police have taken one suspect into custody.
Portions of the Bellagio were closed Saturday as police continue to investigate.
Currently investigating burglary at @bellagio. Initial reports indicated there was an “active shooter” which was false. NO injuries.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) March 25, 2017
Scene outside of the Bellagio Hotel. Law enforcement is surrounding the hotel. pic.twitter.com/kdsQXZdSHB
— Ama Arthur-Asmah (@Ama_A_Asmah) March 25, 2017
#bellagio pic.twitter.com/dlniE3cCie
— Zuleyka Veronica Pulido (@Zuleyka_Alvarez) March 25, 2017
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