Elko Police need your help finding two people in an attempted armed robbery case.
On the morning of Monday, October 8th an Elko city employee was unlocking a maintenance shed in the cemetery when they were approached by a man and woman demanding money.
The man was holding a knife and when he advanced on the employee the employee punched him in the face, leading the man and woman to flee, according to a post on the Elko Police Department Facebook page.
The man is described as Hispanic, around 5 feet six or seven inches tall, wearing a black coat, a face mask and winter clothing. He was also carrying a backpack.
The woman is described as being in her 30s, white, around 200 pounds, wearing a thick blue coat and winter clothing.
Elko Police released a photo of a man they say may be related to the incident, and they are asking people to help identify him so he can be questioned in regards to the crime.
If anyone has any information concerning this man's identity or has information related to this or similar crimes, please contact the Elko Police Department on the non-emergency dispatch line at 775-777-7300.
