North Las Vegas Daily Brief: Missing Person Alert, Pet-store Crash, Wind Advisory

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Missing person: Police ask for help locating 74-year-old man with dementia

North Las Vegas police are asking the public to help locate Javier Barboza Casteneda, 74, who they say has dementia. Police reported he was last seen on Monday, March 2, 2026, around 5:26 p.m. He was reported to be in a black 2015 Toyota Tacoma and was last seen traveling southbound on Interstate 15 near Craig Road. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact police right away.

Safety: Surveillance video shows car crashing into North Las Vegas pet store

A North Las Vegas pet shop owner shared surveillance video showing a vehicle crashing through the front wall of the business. The footage shows customers and their dogs scrambling in the moments after impact. The owner said it appeared to be an accident and described a wave of community support in the aftermath as cleanup and recovery continued.

Weather/roads: Strong wind advisory affected the region Monday

A wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service office serving the Las Vegas area warned of west winds around 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to about 50 mph through Monday evening, March 2. For North Las Vegas drivers, that kind of wind can be especially rough on open stretches of freeway and for high-profile vehicles. Even as the advisory window ended, it was a good reminder to secure loose outdoor items and allow extra space on the road when gusts pick up.

• If you see the missing vehicle or have information, call police immediately.
• After any building-impact crash, avoid the area so crews can work safely.
• In high winds, slow down and keep both hands on the wheel, especially on I-15.

Sources

• https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/03/03/north-las-vegas-police-seek-missing-74-year-old-man-with-dementia/
• https://www.ktnv.com/news/north-las-vegas-police-searching-for-missing-74-year-old-man
• https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/03/02/surveillance-video-shows-crash-north-las-vegas-pet-store/
• https://kesq.com/weather/alerts-weather/2026/03/02/wind-advisory-issued-march-2-at-552am-pst-until-march-2-at-1000pm-pst-by-nws-las-vegas-nv/