Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1600003
Date Issued: Jan 08, 2016 - 2:34pm

Sheriff's Office asks for public's help identifying suspect in armed robbery of Sun Valley 7-Eleven

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 help with identifying the suspect in an armed robbery of the Sun Valley 7-Eleven store early this morning.

At approximately 3:20 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016, Deputies responded to the 7-Eleven located on the 5700 block of Sun Valley Boulevard on a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.

The suspect was described as a white male adult, approximately six feet tall and of medium build. At the time of the robbery, the suspect was wearing a blue mask and brown overalls.

The suspect left the scene in a gray or silver 4-door sedan with black wheels.

Surveillance photos of the suspect and suspect's vehicle are attached to this press release.

Anyone with information about the suspect in this robbery 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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