Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1600038
Date Issued: Jun 07, 2016 - 4:16pm

Sheriff's Office asks for public's help identifying possible suspect in credit card fraud

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

Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a possible suspect in the use of a fraudulent credit card on May 28, 2016.

The suspect is described as a medium build, Hispanic or Native American male with long dark hair and a goatee. Investigators believe he may be related to a string of residential and vehicle burglaries within Reno and Sparks.

On May 28, 2016 the suspect used a credit card related to a stolen vehicle at a Walmart store in Reno. Investigators were able to obtain surveillance photos of the suspect from the store. (photos of the suspect are attached)

The suspect was seen on video surveillance leaving the store in a white mid-1990's model Toyota pickup truck with a black primer driver side fender and hood and a black tool box in the bed of the truck. (photos of the vehicle are attached)

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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