Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1500082
Date Issued: Jul 09, 2015 - 9:21pm

Sheriff's Office seeks public's assistance with locating burglary suspect

CONTACT: Deputy Jeff McCaskill
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-328-6370
Cell 775-771-8252

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a vehicle burglary suspect who fled from Deputies in Sun Valley this evening.

Ashton Spohn, age 21, of Sparks is a suspect in a vehicle burglary which occurred in the area of Sun Valley Boulevard and Second Avenue earlier this month.

Spohn is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall and approximately 140 pounds with hazel eyes and short blonde hair.

Just after 6:00 p.m. this evening, Washoe County Sheriff's Office Deputies made contact with Spohn in the area of Second Avenue and Sun Valley Boulevard. After speaking with Deputies for several minutes, Spohn fled on foot across Sun Valley Boulevard toward Carol Drive.

Patrol Deputies searched the area with assistance from K9 Units and RAVEN however Spohn was not located.

In addition to the burglary charge and an outstanding felony warrant, Spohn now faces additional charges of obstructing and resisting.

Anyone who has seen Spohn, or may have information about his whereabouts, is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division at (775) 328-3350 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

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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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