THE RENO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Your Police, Our CommunityTHE RENO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Your Police, Our Community8/21/2014
Reno Police Department Burglary Detectives have been working on Secret Witness tips that they have received in connection with a vehicle burglary that occurred at a parking garage in downtown Reno on 27 July 2014. The Detective working the case has learned that another female was involved in the theft of the victim’s credit cards and other items from the vehicle burglary. The person of interest in the case has been identified as 29 year old Patricia Pinna DOB 02/15/85.
Pinna is also a person of interest in a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office case where it is believed that the 29 year old fled from Deputies in a stolen green Honda passenger car earlier this month.
Detectives with the Reno Police Department and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office would like to speak with Pinna about these incidents.
Anyone having information as to the whereabouts of Patricia Pinna or information related to this crime are asked to please contact the Reno Police Department at 334-2115, Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW
RPD Case # 14-14200
WCSO Case # 14-4546
8/21/2014
Shortly before 530 pm on 21 August, 2014 Reno Police Officers were called to St Mary’s ER on the report of inappropriate sexual conduct between an employee and a 19 year old female patient. Upon their arrival it was determined that Sex Crimes Detectives would handle the investigation. The investigation resulted in the arrest of a hospital employee identified as 32 year old Bryan Samson DOB 11/14/81 for one count of Sexual Assault.
Anyone having additional information about the defendant in this case or other incidents related to this crime are asked to contact the Reno Police Department at (775) 657-4601, Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW
RPD Case #14-15971
8/14/2014
During the months of July and August the Reno Police Department Crime Analysis Unit has statistically seen bicycle thefts double in Reno compared to the rest of the year. Unfortunately there has not been any one contributing factor as to why there is such an increase in thefts of bicycles during this time. As the increase in bicycle thefts occur, so do the stolen bicycle reports.
Citizens who do become victims of bicycle thefts need to have their bicycle serial number available for Officers or Community Service Officers when filling a stolen bicycle report as Evidence Technicians cannot release a bicycle merely because someone says it belongs to them. Reno Police Department Evidence Technicians Sara Kist and Cole Lindstrom have almost 90 stolen bicycles in storage that will eventually be sold at auction. .
Over the last year and a half the City of Reno has auctioned off over 100 bicycles. One of the bicycles that were sold at auction had a retail value of almost $2,500 and was auctioned for $900. A portion of money received from the sale of the bicycles goes to equipment for the Reno Police Department.
Bicycle riders need to properly secure their bike with adequate chains, cables, and or locks, and write down the bicycles serial number. Bicycle serial numbers will normally be located on one of five different locations on a bike. Those areas are either under the crank, on the headset, on the rear sway, seat downtube next to the crank or on top of the crank. Bicycle riders are also reminded to wear a helmet, share the road with others, and follow all the new State of Nevada bicycle laws.
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8/13/2014
The investigations stemmed from reports by the residents from 2012 until August of this year where residents had discovered cash or other valuables missing.
As the investigation progressed it was discovered that one of the house keeper at the facility was possibly a suspect. When Detectives spoke with the house keeper, she admitted to have stolen from the elderly residents in 2012 and from the August 1, 2014 incident. The house keeper was arrested for two counts of Burglary, two counts of Grand Larceny with both charges having elderly enhancements. Arrested was Reno resident Sherry Sjostrom (05/04/62).
Reno Police Detectives are asking for anyone with information about these crimes or others related to the defendant to please contact the Reno Police Department at (775) 334-2144 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or by text at 847-411.
RPD Case # 12-11231
14-14603
8/13/2014
Reno Police Burglary Detectives are investigating two burglaries that occurred at the Summit Sierra Mall located at 13951 S Virginia St, Reno, NV involving a black male and female in their mid 20’s. The first incident occurred at the Game Stop at the Summit Sierra mall at about 5:30 pm on 20 July, 2014 when the two suspects were caught on security video sealing numerous games and two game controllers.
The second incident occurred at 2:15 pm at the Apple Store also located in the Summit Sierra Mall. During that incident, the black male from the Game Stop burglary was observed on security surveillance inside the business stealing numerous cell phones and then exiting the store. The black male exited the store and got into an Older Red Volvo passenger car with partial California plates of E4W.
The male suspect is between 5’8” and 5’10” tall, weights between 165 and 180 pounds, and in both incidents was caught on security camera’s wearing blue tennis shoes. The female suspect is between 5’6” and 5’8” tall, weighing between 200 and 250 pounds, long dark braided hair, tiger stripped tights and was carrying a large purse. The female was also seen in the Game Stop surveillance video wearing a “cheese head” hat over her long braided hair.
The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating these two suspects. Citizens are asked to contact the Reno Police Department at (775) 657-4767 or Secret Witness at 322-4900 or by text at 847-411.
RPD Case # 14-104622 14-13793
8/11/2014
8/7/2014
Shortly before 7 am on Wednesday August 6, 2014 Reno Police Officers were dispatched to the Money Tree located at 2905 Clear Acre Lane, Reno, NV on the report of a robbery that had occurred inside the business. Reno Police Robbery Detectives were advised by clerks who work at the business that shortly after arriving to work two black males robbed them at gunpoint. The suspects demanded the employees to open the safe and after obtaining a substantial amount of money, the two suspects bound the employees and put them in a closet. The suspects fled the business in an unknown make and model possibly white colored sedan.
The first black male is described as being approximately 5’7” weighing 175-180 pounds, dressed in all black, black bandanna and beanie, armed with the handgun, scar below left eye. The second black male is described as being 6’0”, weighing approximately 170 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and jeans, with a black bandanna.
Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact the Reno Police Department at (775) 334-2140 or Secret Witness at (775) 332-4900 or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW.
RPD Case # 14-14960
8/7/2014
With evening temperatures staying warmer the Reno Police Department has seen a significant increase in citizen complaints of illegal street racing in South Reno. The Reno Police Department has a no tolerance policy and wants to remind those who actively participate in these non-sanctioned events of the possible consequences.
Participants in illegal street racing will be either cited or possibly arrested. They could also face fines up to $1000 for the first offense, ordered to perform community service, and have their driver’s license suspended. If you are involved in an accident while illegal street racing you can face additional charges depending on the circumstances.
In a recent release from the Nevada Department of Transportation the Reno, Sparks and Washoe County area has seen a 100% increase in fatal accidents. In the first half of 2014 there have already been 22 citizens killed in accidents versus 11 in the first half of 2013. Washoe County was among eight Nevada counties that have seen an increase in traffic accident fatalities during the first half of 2014.
Citizens are also reminded with school starting soon to slow down, share the road with motorcycles and bicyclists and buckle up.
To report illegal street racing in your area please call the non emergency line of the Reno Police Dispatch at (775) 334-2677.
8/6/2014
On Sunday morning 27 July 2014 Reno Police Officers responded to a parking garage in downtown Reno to meet with a female who had her vehicle burglarized while she was at a casino. While speaking with Officers the female informed them that she had numerous items stolen from the vehicle including a credit card which had been used at several local businesses by the suspect.
Burglary Detectives with the Reno Police Department were able to get photographs of a white female suspect related to the vehicle burglary. The female is in her late 20’s to early 30’s with long brown hair and is possibly driving a dark green 4 door passenger car. The female suspect was possibly assisted by two other unknown females.
Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspect(s) should contact the Reno Police Department at 334-2115, Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW
The Reno Police Department would like to remind citizens to lock their vehicles and secure their valuables out of site when parking for an extended period of time.
8/4/2014
This last week Reno was filled with thousands of people enjoying classic cars, a little nostalgia, and various events for Hot August Nights.
“We are ecstatic to report that arrests for Hot August Nights are down 40 percent from 2013,” says City of Reno Special Events Program Manager Alexis Hill. “This is just one example of how well run Hot August Nights is; and the cohesive partnership that has been formed between their staff volunteers, the Downtown Casinos and the City of Reno.”
The City of Reno’s final statistics for the 2014 Hot August Nights have been collected and are as follows:
City of Reno’s Community Safety and Service Team (CSAST) statistics:
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