Hot prowl burglary

The suspect in a break-in in Reno that occurred on Aug. 22, has been located and determined to be a friend of the victim. It appears that the suspect was a male friend of the victim and was intoxicated when he broke in. He says he entered the residence because he was hungry and wanted to get something to eat. The suspect confessed this information to the victim who in turn brought the suspect to the police for interview.

Police seek help on burglaries

During the early morning hours on Aug. 22 and Aug. 24, two separate residences were entered by force by an unknown male. Both entries occurred between 4 and 5 a.m. while the occupants were sleeping. The cases are still under investigation and not linked to the Brianna Denison case at this time.

The Reno Police Department would like to remind residents to take extra safety precautions to prevent break-ins. Personal safety begins with awareness; close and lock all doors and windows, use a deadbolt if possible, make sure that all exterior lighting is functioning, trim shrubbery around the residence, and always have a “buddy” while walking to and from locations.

Anyone who may have any information relative to these cases is encouraged to contact the Reno Police Department Robbery/ Homicide Unit at 334-2115 or Secret Witness at 322-4900.

RFD water entry team responds to call of victim in river

The Reno Fire Department’s Water Entry Team (WET) responded to a swift water rescue call in the Truckee River near the Arlington Avenue bridge Thursday afternoon, but the victim was already out of the water when firefighters arrived, according to Reno Fire Department Battalion Chief Joe Durousseau. The victim was evaluated by firefighters and transported to a local hospital.

The initial report indicated the possibility of two victims in the river. The rescued victim was unable to confirm or provide a description of other potential victims, whom he indicated were family members. Reno firefighters conducted searches in the water and along the banks of the river, while Reno Police officers checked the man’s Reno residence and confirmed that his relatives were safe.