For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500010 |
| Date Issued: | Jan 16, 2015 - 2:23pm |
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Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Reno Police Department Detectives ask for public assistance with identifying two men suspected of passing fraudulent Xbox Live membership coupons |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Detectives from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Reno Police Department are asking the public for assistance with identifying two men suspected of using counterfeit coupons to fraudulently obtain Microsoft Xbox Live 12-month membership cards from two local Walgreens stores earlier this month.
According to investigators, the first incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. on January 3, 2015. The suspects entered the Walgreens store at Mae Anne Avenue and North McCarran Boulevard and used counterfeit coupons to obtain Xbox Live 12-month membership cards valued at $59.99 each. The suspect stated they had obtained the coupons by completing an online survey. The Reno Police Department was notified and is currently investigating this incident.
At 9:15 p.m. on January 3, two men believed to be the same two suspects from the McCarran Boulevard store arrived at the Walgreens store located on the 9700 block of Pyramid Highway where they used three counterfeit coupons to purchase three 12-month membership cards. This time the suspects claimed they had won the coupons in a contest. All three coupons contained bar codes which were accepted by the scanner at the register.
Shortly after the transaction was completed at the Spanish Springs store, the manager received notification of the incident at the Reno Walgreens and contacted the Sheriff's Office.
Surveillance photos of the suspects were provided to investigators by the Spanish Springs store. Those photos are attached to this release.
Secret Witness is offering a $250 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact one of the following:
Secret Witness: (775) 322-4900
Reno Police Department (775) 334-2144
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives: (775) 328-3320
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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