Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1800117
Date Issued: Nov 15, 2018 - 1:11pm

Washoe County Sheriff's Office investigating report of a possible attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl in Lemmon Valley

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

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the report of a possible attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl who was walking to school along Lemmon Drive this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Deputies were told that the 11-year-old was walking to school northbound on Lemmon Drive in the area of Limber Pine Drive when she was approached by a male subject in a car and he attempted to lure her into his vehicle. The girl immediately fled the area and reported the incident to family.

The vehicle, described as a light gray four-door sedan with no license plates, was last seen heading southbound on Lemmon Drive toward US 395.

The suspect is described as a white male, possibly in his thirties, with short hair, heavy build, and a scar on the left side of his forehead. He was wearing blue-framed glasses.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has information that could assist with 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. Refer to case # WC18-5629.


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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