For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1800002 |
| Date Issued: | Jan 03, 2018 - 2:52pm |
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Sheriff's Office asks for public's help identifying suspect in Moon Rocks vehicle burglaries |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives are asking for the public's help with identifying a suspect in two vehicle burglaries that occurred during November and December of 2017 at the Moon Rocks Off-Highway Vehicle area off Winnemucca Ranch Road north of Reno.
The first burglary occurred on Sunday, November 26, 2017. The theft included credit cards. The second burglary occurred on December 18, 2017. The estimated loss of this second burglary is estimated at more than $7,400.
Subsequent investigation discovered that credit cards from the first burglary had been used at a Quick Stop on Mill Street, Taco Bell on Mae Anne Avenue, a Safeway Store on Mae Anne Avenue, and a McDonalds on Silverada Boulevard.
Surveillance photos of the suspect and suspect vehicle were obtained from some of these businesses and are attached to this press release.
Anyone with information about the suspect in this investigation is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
Local trailheads, particularly trailheads in isolated locations like the Moon Rocks OHV area, are always vulnerable to potential vehicle burglars. Vehicle burglary prevention tips for park and trail users include:
- Lock the door when leaving the car. Still one of the most common issues with vehicle burglaries
- Don't leave valuables in the car. If you don't need to take valuables with you for an outing, leave them safely at home. If valuables must be left in a vehicle, be sure to lock them in the trunk or glove compartment not under jackets or blankets behind the seat as that is one of the first places criminals look
- Leave no trace. Don't leave any sign that there might be valuables hidden in a vehicle by leaving items such as docking stations or connector cables visible. Leave nothing in plain sight that might make the vehicle a target for thieves, not even loose coins
- Be sure to set the car alarm or anti-theft devices. These are still effective deterrents against criminals who are looking for the easiest target
- Keep windows completely closed. Partially open windows may make your vehicle an easier target for thieves
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.