Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1800077
Date Issued: Jul 20, 2018 - 8:28am

$5,000 reward offered to help Sheriff's Office solve burglary of precious metals and coins

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

Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives announced today that a $5,000 reward is being offered for the arrest and prosecution of the suspect or suspects involved in the burglary of a large amount of precious metals and coins from the home of a deceased businessman earlier this year.

The burglary occurred sometime between January 18 and 24, 2018, shortly after the victim passed away, at a residence in the Eaglesnest area of Caughlin Ranch.

The $5,000 reward is being offered by persons close to the victim in the hopes that someone will come forward with information to assist Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives with this investigation.

Anyone who has information that could help solve this burglary 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 #WC18-399.


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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