Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

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PR #: 1300110
Date Issued: Oct 10, 2013 - 11:12am

Sheriff's Office searching for missing endangered juvenile in Lemmon Valley area

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a missing 13-year-old boy last seen in the Lemmon Valley area on Tuesday, October 8. The missing juvenile is considered to be endangered due to an immediate need for life-sustaining medication.

The missing juvenile is identified as Nathan Ward (photo attached). He was last seen walking in the area of his residence at the 11500 block of Tupelo Street in Lemmon Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. He could possibly be headed to the Cold Springs area.

Ward is described as a white male, brown hair, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing black plaid shorts, a black hooded sweatshirt and gray t-shirt. He also has a Lego gauge ring in his left ear lobe.

Anyone who has seen Nathan Ward, or has information about his whereabouts, is asked to contact 911 immediately.

photo: Nathan Ward, age 13

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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