For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1100118 |
| Date Issued: | Oct 13, 2011 - 10:38pm |
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Update: Sheriff's Office Arrests Man in Series of Metal Thefts |
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| CASE #: | WC11-8024 |
| WHEN: | Recent Theft occurred on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at approximately 3pm, other thefts have occurred dating back to September 27, 2010 |
| WHERE: | Undisclosed business in Verdi, Nevada area |
| SUSPECTS: | Alsum, Timothy - 56 Year-old, Bk 11-17986, Verdi Resident |
| CONTACT: | Sergeant Armando Avina - |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has identified and arrested the suspect in a recent metal theft who was caught in the act of stealing scrap metal from an undisclosed business in Verdi, Nevada in the afternoon of Saturday, October 1, 2011.
Following the identification of Timothy Alsum 56 year old Verdi resident (Bk 11-17986), Washoe County Detectives Larramendy and Ramm identified Alsum in three other cases where he sold scrap metals stolen from the same business to a recycler in Sparks, Nevada. Although the investigation is still on-going, Detectives Larramendy and Ramm have identified in excess of $30,000.00 in stolen metals attributed to Alsum during the past year. Alsum was arrested on numerous charges, including felony possession of stolen property, burglary, and obtaining money under false pretenses related to a theft which occurred last year during November of 2010. Detectives anticipate more charges will follow.
Detectives continue to investigate Alsum and are seeking the public's assistance with any information.
The Sheriff's Office Detectives Division is continuing this investigation and would encourage anyone with information on this suspect to call 328-3320 or remain anonymous by calling Secret Witness at 322-4900.
Charges: Two counts of burglary, two counts of possession of stolen property, and two counts of obtaining money under false pretences. Bail is $20,000.00
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.