Burglary Suspect Assaults Victim in Apartment; Knives in Hand

 Courtesy: Washoe County

An early morning burglary turns into a struggle when a male suspect enters an apartment bedroom with knives in hand.

Sparks Police responded to a 911 call of a woman saying an unwanted man was in her room holding two knives at 4:53 a.m. on March 15, 2020.

It is reported by one of two victims a suspect allegedly entered with two knives, standing over their bed. 

A male victim says they began to fight with the intruder. In the fight he sustained a minor laceration on his hand from a knife. 

The suspect ran away from officers as they approached the apartment complex. 

A suspect, identified as Wilder Cruzado was then apprehended. 

Wilder Cruzado was booked at Washoe County Jail for burglary, battery with a deadly weapon and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon. 

If you know anything about the case contact Sparks Police at:

Non-Emergency Dispatch (775) 353-2231
Detective Section (775) 353-2225
Traffic Section (775) 353-2432
Patrol Section (775) 353-2239
Secret Witness Online or (775) 322-4900

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