Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1600057
Date Issued: Jul 08, 2016 - 1:30pm

Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives investigating commercial burglary

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

Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office are investigating a commercial burglary at the Granite Construction Southeast Connector job site. Investigators believe that the burglary took place sometime during the Fourth of July weekend at a remote location in Southeast Reno.

Among the items taken were generators, tools, and other construction equipment valued at approximately one hundred thousand dollars.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.


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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