Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1500068
Date Issued: Jun 12, 2015 - 2:40pm

Washoe County Detectives investigating armed robbery in Cold Springs

CASE #: 15-6354
WHEN: June 12, 2015 0330
WHERE: 3431 White Lake Parkway
CONTACT: Deputy Jeff McCaskill
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-328-6370
Cell 775-771-8252

On June 12, 2015 at approximately 0330 in the morning Washoe County Sheriff's Deputies responded to an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven store located at 3431 White Lake Parkway in Cold Springs.

The suspect produced a handgun during the robbery and fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a white male in his mid-30s approximately 5'08" to 5'09" feet tall. The suspect was last seen wearing a baggy white t-shirt, black shorts, a black hat, and a blue bandanna covering his face.

Washoe County Detectives believe this is possibly the same suspect from the June 5, 2015 robbery of the Lemmon Valley 7-Eleven store.

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

PHOTO 1: Cold Springs 7-11 robbery suspect from 6/12/2015

PHOTO 2: Lemmon Valley 7-11 robbery suspect from 6/5/2015

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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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