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- The Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrests two men accused of stealing Christmas gifts
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500139 |
| Date Issued: | Dec 21, 2015 - 12:44pm |
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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrests two men accused of stealing Christmas gifts |
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| CASE #: | 15-10520 |
| WHEN: | 12/21/2015 |
| CONTACT: | Deputy Jeff McCaskill Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-328-6370 Cell 775-771-8252 |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrested two men today on charges of stealing gifts from generous citizens in the Galena Forest area. The two men have been identified as Sean Madigan, 51, and his son, Depaul Madigan, 22, both of Reno. They are accused of taking Christmas gifts homeowners generously left as a ‘thank you' for waste services employees.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office was notified of the theft when several alert citizens called to report the suspicious activity. The homeowners were able to provide a vehicle description and a description of the subjects involved.
Washoe County Sheriff patrol Deputies responded to the area and were able to locate the vehicle and suspects.
Both suspects have been booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on charges of possession of stolen property, petit larceny, and other drug related charges.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office commends the alert citizens who were able to notify them of this incident and reminds all citizens to notify law enforcement at the first sign of suspicious activity.
Photo #1: Sean Madigan
Photo #2: Depaul Madigan
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.