Sparks Police say two men were arrested after allegedly stealing ammunition from Scheels at the Outlets at Legends.
Officers were called to the sporting goods store just after 1 p.m. Sunday. When officers arrived, Scheels loss prevention told them the two suspects, later identified as 19-year-old Jaleen Jackson and 20-year-old Jaden Johns, were in the parking lot of Crunch Fitness.
Police then received updated information that the suspects were walking through the Legends mall.
Officers located both men, and a foot pursuit followed. Both suspects were eventually taken into custody.
During the investigation, officers recovered the stolen merchandise, along with two loaded firearms.
Police say one of the guns had been reported stolen, while the other did not have a serial number.
Jackson and Johns were arrested and booked into the Washoe County Jail on the following charges:
Jaleen Jackson:
- Possession of a firearm with no serial number
- Resist a public officer
- Conspiracy to commit petit larceny
- Petit larceny
Jaden Johns:
- Carry a concealed weapon without a permit
- Possession of a stolen firearm
- Resist a public officer
- Conspiracy to commit petit larceny
- Petit larceny
Anyone who may have knowledge of or witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact the Sparks Police Department at (775) 353-2231.
