For Immediate Release

May 13, 2021

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office investigators asking for public’s help in identifying fraud suspect

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives are attempting to identify the suspect in a counterfeit check scam.

On multiple occasions the man, seen in surveillance images below, cashed counterfeit U.S. Treasury checks at an area casino accounting for $3,173.60 in financial loss. Each time the check used the same, fictitious and/or stolen identity.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Refer to case #WC21-1737.

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Deputy Cade Goodman

Public Information Officer