Carson City sheriff's detectives release surveillance photos of Crossroads bar robbery suspects

The Carson City Sheriff's Office has released surveillance photos of two men who robbed the Crossroads Lounge early Wednesday morning.

At 6:30 am Carson City Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a robbery at the Crossroads Lounge located in the 300 block of East Winnie Lane.

Two suspects forced their way into the business while an elderly woman was cleaning inside, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Capt. Brian Humphrey. The suspects took her purse and other items from the business. The woman received minor injuries from broken glass declining medical attention.

The suspects were wearing masks, dark clothing, dark hooded long sleeved shirts, and dark pants.

Anyone with information can contact Detective Steve Olson at 775-283-7856 or Captain Brian Humphrey at 775-283-7850. Secret Witness (775-322-4900) is offering a reward in the amount of $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects in this case.

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