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Suspicious Fire Sikh Temple 5-11-10
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Secret Witness is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) wanted in connection with suspicious fire possible arson of the Sikh Temple on Locust and 2nd St. Reno, NV. On May11,2010 at approximately 11:30 p.m. the was gutted by fire which fire officials are calling suspicious. There were several burglaries in the immediate area which may or may not be related. The building and contents appear to be a total loss. Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying possible suspects(s). Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspects should contact the Reno Police Department at 334-2180, Secret Witness at 322-4900, or www.secretwitness.com.

Attempted Arson at The Barbeque House Wells Ave.
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RPD09-34311
Secret Witness is offering a reward in the amount of $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects wanted in connection with attempted fire bombing arson of The Barbeque House 1499 N. Wells Ave. Reno, NV. On October 17, 2009 between 2:20 and 2:30 a.m. the suspects attempted to use an incendiary device to set fire to the building. The amount of damage is unknown. The first suspect is described as a white male, dark short hair with sideburns, clean-shaven, wearing a long sleeve white shirt, baggy dark pants, and dark shoes. Suspect #2 is described as a white male, clean-shaven, wearing a light colored puffy jacket with a hood, light colored backpack with dark seams, light colored pants, and dark shoes. Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspects should contact the Reno Police Department at 334-2180, Secret Witness at 322-4900, or www.secretwitness.com.

Arson Alexander Apartment Complex South Virginia St.
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RFD09-
Secret Witness is offering a reward in the amount of $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) wanted in connection with the arson of the Alexander Apartment complex 11380 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV. On July 29, 2009 at approximately 11:50 p.m. firefighters responded to the above area on a call of a massive structure fire. Firefighters were able to save 14 of the buildings, but 22 other buildings were destroyed. A. G. Spanos is the developer of the luxury apartment complex and has been a builder in the Reno area since 1971. No suspect information is available. Reno Fire Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s). Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspect(s) should contact the Reno Fire Department at 334-2300, Secret Witness at 322-4900, or www.secretwitness.com.

Construction Trailer Arson
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RFD09-
Secret Witness is offering a reward in the amount of $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) wanted in connection with the arson of two construction trailers in the area of Stoltz Road and Hoge Road Reno, NV. On July 7, 2009 at approximately 3:51 a.m. firefighters responded to the above area on a call of two 35-foot construction trailers on fire. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish both fires, but the trailers and their contents were destroyed. R SUPPLY who owns the trailers has not placed a value on the loss. No suspect information is available. Reno Fire Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s). Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspect(s) should contact the Reno Fire Department at 334-2300, Secret Witness at 322-4900, or www.secretwitness.com.

Yori Ave. Residence Arson
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Reno Fire Dept.
Secret Witness is offering a cash reward in the amount of $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of suspects who deliberately set fire to a home in the 1600 block of Yori Avenue on Monday, September 15, 2008. The Reno Fire Department responded to a report of a residential fire in the 1600 block of Yori Avenue at 11:35 a.m. A fire had been deliberately set on the exterior of the residence. The fire spread to the walls and attic causing substantial damage to the home. Anyone with information regarding the circumstances surrounding this crime, or the suspects, should contact the Reno Fire Department at 334-2300, or can remain anonymous and contact Secret Witness at 322-4900, or www.secretwitness.com.

Arson at Wilson's Auto Sales Kietzke Lane
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RFD08-
Secret Witness is offering a reward in the amount of $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) wanted in connection with the arson which occurred at Wilson’s Auto Sales 675 Kietzke Lane Reno, NV. On February 10, 2008 at approximately 9:18 p.m. the Reno Fire Department responded to a blaze at the above business. Three separate fires on the property caused damage to the sales office, and destroyed a 1999 Dodge Durango and a 1970’s four-wheel drive Chevrolet van. This arson is still under investigation. Reno Fire Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s). Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspect(s) should contact the Reno Fire Department at 334-2300, Secret Witness at 322-4900, or www.secretwitness.com.

Camp Trailer Arson
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RFD07-
The Reno Fire Department is requesting assistance in this investigation. Secret Witness is offering a reward in the amount of $500.00 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) wanted in connection with the arson of a camp trailer at 647 Spokane St. Reno, NV. On November 1, 2007 during the early morning hours after midnight a suspect or suspects set fire to a camp trailer, which spread to an adjacent tree and the exterior of the home. The fire loss is estimated at approximately $4,000.00. Investigators would like to speak with four teenagers observed leaving the scene about the time the fire broke out. Reno Fire Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s). Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspect(s) should contact the Reno Fire Department at 334-2300, Secret Witness at 322-4900, or www.secretwitness.com.

Arson Rosewood Park Apartments
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RFDo7-
Secret Witness is offering a reward in the amount of $1,500.00 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) wanted in connection with the arson of the Rosewood Park Apartments 4500 Mira Loma Dr. Reno, NV. On September 6, 2007 at approximately 1:10 a.m. a suspect or suspects deliberately set ornamental vegetation outside of the building on fire. Residents and maintenance personnel extinguished the fire before fire department personnel arrived. The fire rekindled later and was put out by the fire department. The loss is estimated at approximately $120,000.00. Investigators are calling it arson. Reno Fire Department investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s). Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspect(s) should contact the Reno Fire Department at 334-2300, Secret Witness at 322-4900, or www.secretwitness.com.




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