Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1800080
Date Issued: Jul 25, 2018 - 12:59pm

Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying suspect in wallet theft

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

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help with identifying the suspect in the theft of a wallet from the counter of the Sun Valley Smoke Shop last month.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Smoke Shop located on Sun Valley Boulevard. The suspect is believed to have stolen a wallet that was accidentally left on the counter by a prior patron. The wallet contained a large amount of cash along with credit cards, and the victim's identification.

The suspect then used cash from the stolen wallet to pay for his purchases and left the store.

After the crime was reported, Sheriff's Office detectives obtained store surveillance photos of the suspect which are attached to this press release.

Anyone with information about the suspect in this case is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320. If they prefer to remain anonymous, they may contact Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Refer to case #WC18-50470.

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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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