Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1600035
Date Issued: May 26, 2016 - 6:27pm

Sheriff's Office asks for public's help identifying possible suspect in stolen vehicle case

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 a possible suspect in the theft of a pick-up truck from the Hidden Valley area on May 22 or 23, 2016.

The suspect is described as a younger Hispanic male with short, thin dark hair. Investigators believe he may be responsible for additional crimes in the area.

The stolen vehicle is described as a gray 2012 Nissan Titan, with Nevada license plate number 066 LGD.

Early in the morning of May 23, the suspect used a credit card related to the stolen vehicle at a 7-Eleven store in Reno. Investigators were able to obtain surveillance photos of the suspect from the store. Those photos are attached to this press release.

Anyone with information about the suspect in this investigation 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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