For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1600025 |
| Date Issued: | Apr 11, 2016 - 11:17am |
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Traffic stop leads to arrest of juvenile on charges related to south Reno vehicle burglaries |
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| CONTACT: | Deputy Jeff McCaskill Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-328-6370 Cell 775-771-8252 |
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputies arrested a male juvenile last week as part of an investigation into a series of vehicle burglaries in south Reno.
During the week of March 21, several vehicle burglaries were reported in the Joy Lake Road area south of Mt. Rose Highway and in the Arrowcreek area. On March 29, during a routine traffic stop, deputies located items inside the vehicle that matched the description of some of the stolen property from the burglaries.
Further investigation confirmed the items were related to the burglaries and the juvenile driver of the vehicle was arrested on charges for possession of stolen property on April 6, 2016.
This is an ongoing investigation that may involve additional suspects. Anyone who may have information related to this case is asked to call the Sheriff's Office Patrol Division at (775) 328-3350.
Despite this arrest, several additional vehicle burglaries were reported this past weekend in south Reno. Deputies reported that doors were unlocked on some of the vehicles and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office would like to remind all residents to:
Lock Your Doors!
Criminals look for opportunity and taking preventative safety measures may help in mitigating your chances of becoming a victim. Additional steps residents may take to protect their vehicles and valuables include:
- Do not leave items in plain view in your vehicle.
- Never leave valuables or weapons in an unattended vehicle.
- If parking outside, remove your garage door opener from your vehicle.
- Always take your keys with you.
- Don't leave your vehicle warming up in the drive way unattended.
- Report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood.
Additional safety information is available from the "Staying Safe" page at WashoeSheriff.com.
For updates on public safety trends from the Sheriff's Office year round, residents may:
- download the free WCSO app on their mobile devices
- "like" the Washoe County Sheriff's Office on Facebook
- "follow" @WashoeSheriff on Twitter
- sign up for the Sheriff's monthly Community Partnership Connection e-newsletter at WashoeSheriff.com.
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.