Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1200009
Date Issued: Jan 17, 2012 - 4:11pm

Sheriff's Detectives Arrest Third Person Connected to the Storey County Burglaries

CASE #: WC12-477
WHEN: Arrested on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 6:36 PM
WHERE: 5200 Block of Carol Drive in Sun Valley
VICTIM/S: Multiple Victims
SUSPECTS: Allen, Robert Jake - 20 Year Old Sun Valley Resident, Bk# 12-918
CONTACT: Sergeant Armando Avina -

Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives arrested a third male in connection with the Storey County burglaries. On Sunday, January 15, 2012 at approximately 6:30 PM, Detectives contacted Robert Jake Allen, a 20 year old Sun Valley resident, in the 5200 block of Carol Drive. Allen was arrested, transported and booked into the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility on one count of unlawful use of a credit card and two no bail probation violation charges. No further stolen items were recovered. This investigation is ongoing. Further information will be released as this investigation unfolds.

Detectives are reporting that three firearms (1 pistol, 1 rifle and 1 shotgun) remain outstanding as well as several bows and knives. Anyone with information on this investigation is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office Detectives Division at (775) 328-3320 or remain anonymous by calling Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

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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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