Reno Man Alerts Police to Two Alleged Car Thieves
Last week, a good Samaritan in Reno alerted police to two men he witnessed allegedly breaking Nevada grand larceny law. The suspects were reportedly trying to steal a car when the witness reported him to the authorities. The men fled but were arrested shortly thereafter on suspicion of resisting officers and breaking Nevada grand larceny law.
Sgt. Colby Palmer praised community vigilance in helping the police do their job: "We have had several occasions in the past several months where an alert and concerned citizen has promptly called police with their observation of suspicious activity. This has allowed police to respond with detailed and accurate information and ultimately arrest the suspects involved."
Nevada grand larceny law makes it a crime to intentionally steal another person’s property valued at $250 or more. If the value is less than $2,500, it’s a Class C felony carrying one to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. If the value is $2,500 or more, the maximum prison sentence is raised to ten years.
