Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1400007
Date Issued: Feb 04, 2014 - 10:52am

Sheriff's Detectives seek public's help with identifying suspect in attempted 7-Eleven robbery

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

Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a person suspected in the attempted robbery of a 7-Eleven in Lemmon Valley during the early morning hours of January 23, 2014.

According to the investigation, the suspect entered the 7-Eleven located on the 8900 block of Lemmon Drive at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 23 and demanded that the clerk open the cash register. The clerk was able to secure himself in a separate room and the suspect left empty-handed.

The suspect is described as male, approximately six feet tall, weighing 200 pounds and wearing a red or orange long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, black boots and a tan camouflage mask.

Anyone with information that could assist this investigation is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.


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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