Carson City investigators seek identity of suspect who stole Jeep Cherokee
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking the public for information regarding the theft of a Jeep Cherokee on Dec. 30, 2019 that was captured on video.
At approximately 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, an unknown male suspect stole the black 2001 Jeep Cherokee from a storage unit business in the 3500 block of Highway 50 East in Carson City.
According to Sheriff's Office investigators, the victim had parked his car and left the keys inside with the doors unlocked and went into a business. The male suspect walked up to the car on foot and got in and drove off. The victim walked outside as the car was driving away.
Investigators obtained video surveillance from the business. In the video found by clicking here you can see the male suspect wearing a gray hoodie, black jacket, blue jeans, gray hat and white shoes carrying a gray backpack. The suspect may have a small tattoo near his left eye. Scroll and click through two photos extracted from the video that shows the suspect.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office reminds the public to lock their car doors and keep their keys with them at all times.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch (775) 887-2677, Investigation Division, Deputy Sam Torres (775) 391-6205, Investigations Captain Brian Humphrey (775) 283-7850 or Secret Witness (775)322-4900. Refer to Case No. 2019-8716.