For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1600080 |
| Date Issued: | Sep 22, 2016 - 9:16am |
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Recent burglaries in Spanish Springs a reminder of the dangers of leaving doors unlocked and valuables in vehicles |
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| CONTACT: | Deputy Jeff McCaskill Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-328-6370 Cell 775-771-8252 |
Recent home and vehicle burglaries in the Spanish Springs area are a reminder of the dangers of leaving doors unlocked and valuable items in unsecured cars. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office reminds all residents that criminals often look for the easiest way to enter vehicles and homes and will target unlocked vehicles. Garage door openers left in unsecure vehicles have been used to gain access to a residence, leaving homes open to potentially dangerous criminals.
Last week Washoe County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a report of suspicious subjects in the Spanish Springs area. As deputies were checking the area, they noticed four suspicious subjects get into a vehicle and begin to leave the area. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver of the vehicle refused to stop for the Deputies. Deputies eventually lost sight of the vehicle and were unable to continue pursuing the vehicle.
Deputies returned to the area where they initially located the subjects on foot and discovered several vehicles in the neighborhood had been burglarized.
Deputies also found evidence that the subject, or subjects, retrieved a garage door opener from one of the vehicles, opened the garage to one of the residences, and stole several items from within the residence. The items taken from the home included several guns, which deputies later located in the area.
According to investigators, it appears that all the burglarized vehicles were all left unlocked.
Steps residents may take to protect their vehicles and valuables include:
• Lock your doors!
• Do not leave items in plain view in your vehicle.
• If parking outside, remove your garage door opener from your vehicle.
• Always take your keys with you.
• Don't leave your vehicle warming up in the drive way unattended.
• Report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood.
Additional safety information is available from the "Staying Safe" page at WashoeSheriff.com.
This is an ongoing investigation, if you believe that you may have been a victim of these burglaries or have information about the people responsible for these incidents please call Washoe County Sheriff's Office Patrol at (775) 328-3350 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.