Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1600059
Date Issued: Jul 15, 2016 - 8:49am

Sheriff's Office seeks information about vehicle destroyed by fire north of Nixon last night

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about a vehicle that was involved in a fire last night north of Nixon. What appear to be human remains were discovered inside the vehicle.

Shortly before midnight on Thursday, July 14, 2016, units from the Pyramid Lake Tribal fire and Police Departments responded to a vehicle fire off State Route 447 about 15 miles north of Nixon. The remains were discovered after the fire was extinguished. Because the vehicle was located within Washoe County's jurisdiction, Sheriff's Office Detectives were notified and are now conducting an investigation.

There is extensive damage to the vehicle, but it is believed to be a domestic, possibly Ford, small to mid-sized sedan of unknown color.

Although the vehicle itself was damaged beyond recognition, investigators noted distinct wheel rims on the vehicle. A photo of wheel rims similar to those found on the burned vehicle is attached to this press release.

Anyone with information that could assist with 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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