Sparks Teen Says She Was Held at Gunpoint

A 16-year-old girl told Sparks police an armed man got into her vehicle in west Sparks on Saturday night and demanded she take him to south Reno. The incident happened about 9pm in the 1800 block of El Rancho Drive. The girl told police the man was pointing a handgun at her when he made the demands. After leaving him in south Reno she returned home unharmed. Police describe the suspect as Hispanic or Native American, about 5 feet, 4 inches tall with a thin build and long, dark hair pulled into a pony tail, with a goatee. He wore a white shirt with blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sparks Police or Secret Witness: 322-4900.