On January 26th, 2019 officers responded to a reported robbery at Western Village Casino.

Through the investigation, it was learned that the female victim had exited the casino and was sitting on a planter with her wallet in hand. The suspect, depicted in the photograph below, approached the victim from behind and attempted to take her wallet.

A brief struggle followed and the suspect was able to forcibly take the victims wallet.The suspect fled on foot and was last seen in the 500 block of Howard Drive.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20’s, approximately 5’7″ to 5’10” with a thin mustache.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sparks Police Department at 775-353-2231 or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.