Second suspect arrested in Piero's restaurant bombing

Robert Schwieger booked on charges including conspiracy to commit arson and use of explosive to damage property

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:18am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a partially damaged explosive device component, such as a circuit board or wiring, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the investigation into the Piero's restaurant bombing.The arrest of a second suspect in the Piero's restaurant bombing case sheds light on the complex investigation into this high-profile incident.Las Vegas Today

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of a second suspect, 52-year-old Robert Schwieger, involved in the bombing at Piero's restaurant in 2025. Schwieger was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges including conspiracy to commit arson, arson (1st degree), and use of explosive to damage or destroy property.

Why it matters

The bombing at Piero's restaurant in 2025 was a high-profile incident that raised concerns about public safety and security in the Las Vegas area. The arrest of a second suspect indicates that authorities are making progress in their investigation and holding those responsible accountable.

The details

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, 52-year-old Robert Schwieger was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges related to the bombing at Piero's Italian Cuisine on Convention Center Drive in 2025. The charges include conspiracy to commit arson, arson (1st degree), and use of explosive to damage or destroy property.

  • The bombing at Piero's restaurant occurred in November 2025.
  • Schwieger was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on April 15, 2026.

The players

Robert Schwieger

A 52-year-old man who was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges related to the bombing at Piero's restaurant in 2025.

John Navarro

The first suspect arrested in connection with the bombing at Piero's restaurant in 2025.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

The law enforcement agency that announced the arrest of the second suspect, Robert Schwieger, involved in the bombing at Piero's restaurant.

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What they’re saying

“We first broke this story to you in November of 2025, when an "improvised explosive device" was left near Piero's Italian Cuisine on Convention Center Drive.”

— Stephanie Aceves

What’s next

The judge will determine Schwieger's bail amount and whether he will be released pending trial.

The takeaway

The arrest of a second suspect in the Piero's restaurant bombing case demonstrates the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to investigate this high-profile incident and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.