Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1700116
Date Issued: Dec 22, 2017 - 11:40am

Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives continue to locate possible stolen property and are looking for victims

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

As part of an ongoing investigation, Washoe County Sheriff's Office ATAC detectives recently located some unique items they believe to be stolen, and are now attempting to locate potential victims.

Among the items recently recovered are two boxed bounce houses and two bounce house fans. Detectives also located a large, radio-controlled model helicopter, jewelry, and sporting equipment.

In a separate, parallel investigation, Washoe County Sheriff's Office Deputies recovered additional property on Thursday, December 21, including construction equipment, tires, tools, and a stolen vehicle. Detectives are also looking for the owners of this property.

Victims who are able to identify this property are asked to email Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Josh Jenkins at jjenkins@washoecounty.us. Please provide contact information, a description of the stolen property, and a law enforcement case number if a case has previously been filed. Please be patient, Detective Jenkins will return emails as quickly as possible under the circumstances of the ongoing investigation.

This is an ongoing investigation, anyone who feels they have information that may be useful to the investigation is also asked to contact Detective Jenkins, or they may contact Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

Photos of some of some of the newly recovered property are attached to this press release. Use this link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iarX-Qv6H5s&feature=youtu.be

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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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