Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1400132
Date Issued: Dec 23, 2014 - 9:58am

Sheriff's Office searching for missing Sun Valley man

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 24-year-old man from the Sun Valley area.

Kevin Lynch was last seen in the vicinity of his residence on the 5700 block of Mayo Court around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2014. According to his family, Lynch has the mental capacity of an 11-year-old and they are concerned for his well-being.

Lynch is described as a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 200 pounds with brown eyes and sandy blond hair. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans, red sneakers and a t-shirt of unknown color.

Anyone who has seen Kevin Lynch, or has information about his whereabouts, is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office immediately at (775) 785-WCSO (9276) or 911.

photo: Kevin Lynch

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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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