UPDATE - MAY 23:Â
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with the April 29 theft at the Nevada Humane Society.
On May 19, deputies took James Longo into custody for petit larceny and an active Failure to Appear warrant issued by the Reno Municipal Court.
Longo was identified as the man seen in surveillance footage during the theft, which occurred around 3:15 p.m. at the Humane Society's location off Longley Lane.
The arrest follows a May 14 press release requesting the public’s help identifying the suspects.
According to investigators, numerous tips submitted through Secret Witness led to contact with Longo and his eventual arrest.
The Sheriff's Office extended thanks to the community for its support, saying public engagement played a key role in the case.
The total amount stolen was estimated at $300.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division non-emergency line at (775) 785-9276 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or secretwitness.com.
ORIGINAL STORY - MAY 15:Â
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a pair of suspects involved in a theft at the Nevada Humane Society.
It happened on April 29 at around 3:15 p.m. at the Humane Society's location off Longley Lane, according to a press release.
A white man and woman were seen in surveillance footage stealing from the premises.
The total amount stolen is estimated to be $300.
The Sheriff's Office Patrol Division is investigating leads and reviewing evidence, and is asking for the public's help identifying the suspects.
Secret Witness is offering a $250 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects involved in the case.
Anyone with information about the suspects or who may have been in the area when the theft happened is urged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division non-emergency line at (775) 785-9276 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or secretwitness.com.
