Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1500134
Date Issued: Dec 08, 2015 - 10:43am

Sheriff's Office asks for public help with identifying a pickup truck involved in $10,000 equipment burglary

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 assistance with identifying a light-colored pickup truck suspected of being involved in a burglary last month in west Sparks.

At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015, a trailer containing numerous pieces of landscaping equipment was stolen from a residence on High Rock Way. The trailer was recovered later that day but the equipment, valued at more than $10,000, was gone.

Detectives were able to obtain surveillance photos of a suspect vehicle driving to, and leaving, the crime scene (attached to this press release).

The vehicle is described as a light colored pickup truck with a dark stripe along the bottom of the driver's side of the cab. The vehicle appears to be an older (1980s-1990s) model Chevy or GMC dually extended cab pickup truck.

Anyone who may be able to help detectives identify the truck is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 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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