'Mormon missionaries' beat and rob victim at gunpoint after knocking on his door for a chat about religion

Two suspects, not believed to be member s of the Mormon Church , were dressed in t yp ical missionary attire during the Las Ve gas assault

Two men posing as Mormon missionaries are wanted by police after they knocked on a door under the pretense of chatting about religion - before beating and robbing the victim at gunpoint.



The suspects attacked the man at 6am on June 27 near Flamingo and Buffalo roads in Las Vegas. Police released stills of both suspects today.



The pair reportedly knocked on the front door and asked to be speak with the resident about religion. After chatting for five minutes, the suspects whipped out a gun and robbed him.



Using their religion: The two suspects, dressed in typical Mormon missionary attire, approached a Las Vegas home to chat about religion - before beating and robbing the owner at gunpoint

Despicable: The home owner opened his front door to what he believed was Mormon missionaries

The pair were caught on surveillance cameras wearing the typical missionary outfit of white shirt, black pants, black tie and black shoes. They were both carrying backpacks.

The two robbers did not appear to be wearing official name tags with their name and the words ' The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' printed on it.



Kristen Howey, a Mormon church spokesperson told the Las Vegas Review-Journal it was 'unfortunate' that thieves had imitated the church's missiona ries .

Suspect one is described as a white male, 22-28 years old, 5'7'-5'8' and 130-145 lbs. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black tie, black pants and black shoes. He was carrying a black backpack and was armed with a handgun.

Suspect two is described as a black male, 22-28 years old, 5'10'-6'1', 190-210 lbs. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black tie, black pants and black shoes.

Spreading the word: An official from the Mormon church said that genuine missionaries normally wear name tags