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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2010
Two Males Burglarize a Sun Valley Business Early This Morning
WHEN: July 22, 2010 at approximately 4:00 am
WHERE: Harvey’s Bar, located at 5544 Sun Valley Blvd. Sparks, Nevada (Sun Valley area)
SUSPECTS:
#1 – White Male Adult, height 5-8 to 6-00, Medium Build, Age 20’s, wearing a light colored Hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and light colored skateboarding type shoes.
#2 – White Male Adult, height 5-8 to 6-00, Medium Build, Age 20’s, carrying a light colored backpack on his chest, black colored ski mask, light colored sleeveless shirt, baggie dark colored jeans, and dark colored running shoes with reflective heels.
CONTACT: PIO Deputy J. Armando Avina
911 Parr Blvd Reno, NV 89512
Office 328-6370, Cell 771-8252, After Hours Pager 861-7208
www.washoesheriff.com

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying two male suspects involved in a commercial burglary at a Sun Valley Business.
On July 22, 2010 at 8:10 am, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a commercial burglary at Harvey’s Bar located at 5544 Sun Valley Blvd. in Sun Valley.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that the above two described suspects had entered the closed business at approximately 4:00 am by prying open a door. Once inside the suspects forced opened slot machines, an ATM machine, and a Juke box audio system. The suspects fled the Bar with an undisclosed amount of money.
Detectives have recovered surveillance footage of the suspects burglarizing the property. Suspect # 2 has two distinctive tattoos on his right and left shoulders. The one on his left shoulder is described as a large rectangular shaped object and the one on his right shoulder is of an angel or similar object with wings.
The investigation is on-going and Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this crime and/or suspects to contact Detective Josh Palmer at 328-3320 or Secret Witness at 322-4900.