The Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada says they need help identifying a person who stole a donation canister at the McDonald's restaurant on 140 W. 1st Avenue in Sun Valley on Thursday.
The counter top canister had an estimated $400 in donations and it's accompanying card reader valued at $800 was stolen as well.
“We recognize times are tough for many in our community but we genuinely hope the perpetrator does the right thing and returns the canister and the dollars,” said Brock Marquez, executive director for the non-profit. “A donation of $400 is enough to help a family for more than a month.”
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada is a local nonprofit that supports families who are receiving treatment at hospitals but live more than 30 miles away.
“We’re so disheartened someone decided to take this money away from these families,” said Chad Humason, owner-operator of the Sun Valley McDonald’s. “I’m also upset as it means donors who wanted to be a part of the House’s mission were robbed of that kind-hearted act. We’re asking anyone who might have information to communicate with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office so we can recoup those contributions for the Reno Ronald McDonald House.”
The suspect is believed to be male and was accompanied by a female. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Washoe County Sheriff's Office at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
(The Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada contributed to this report).
