Douglas authorities seek identity of man who allegedly keyed elderly couple's vehicle
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a destruction of property investigation.
On Dec. 31 at approximately 3:35 p.m., the male in the picture above became involved in a verbal altercation with an elderly couple in the parking lot of Bed Bath and Beyond located at 911 Topsy Lane in Northern Douglas County.
After the altercation, the couple entered the store and when they exited, they saw the male walking around their vehicle before getting into his own vehicle and driving away. The victim’s vehicle had been “keyed” in several areas.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 50’s with gray hair, approximately 6 feet 1 inches and 190 pounds.
The vehicle the suspect fled in was a newer model Ford dark blue F-150 truck with a matching colored camper shell.
A reward is being offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the suspect. Your identity is not needed and you will remain anonymous. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call DCSO Dispatch at (775) 782-5126 or Douglas County Secret Witness at: 775-78-CRIME (775-782-7463) or DCSO Investigator Brandon Williamson at (775) 782-9927.
In an unrelated case, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for two people involved in an attack of an elderly man at Walgreens in Gardnerville on Christmas Eve.
The 89-year-old victim, who initially declined to report the incident, has come forward and is cooperating with Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigators. The battery happened at around 7:30 p.m. at Walgreens, 1342 Highway 395 in Gardnerville.
The attackers were driving a black Dodge pickup. One of the attackers is described as white with a beard, 20-30 years old. Investigators also have information that a female filmed the battery on a cell phone and are looking for any information on this assault. Those with any information are asked to call 775 782-5126.