Secret Witness offers rewards in burglaries

Secret Witness is offering rewards of up to $500 for information in a series of commercial burglaries in Carson Valley.

-- Two burglaries occurred in September at Jiffy Lubes in Minden and Gardnerville.

The first occurred Sept. 1 at the Minden Jiffy Lube, 1766 Highway 395 during daylight hours. The crime was captured on video surveillance and the sheriff's office is seeking help in identifying the suspect.

Three weeks later, on Sept. 22, a burglary took place during the evening hours at the Gardnerville Jiffy Lube, 1293 Highway 395.

Investigators have not disclosed how much money was taken.

Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Jeff Schemenauer at 782-9907 or Secret Witness.

-- Someone broke into Helping Hands Thrift Store, 1418 Industrial Way, Gardnerville, on the evening of Oct. 8. The front door was broken and money was taken.

Information, Investigator Ed Garren, 782-9908 or Secret Witness.

-- Pizza Factory in the Ironwood center was targeted Oct. 13 and Oct. 14. Money was taken from the business.

Information, Investigator Ed Garren, 782-9908 or Secret Witness.

Secret Witness makes payment in any manner the caller prefers. Total anonymity is assured. Anyone with information is asked to call Secret Witness at 782-7463 or 586-7295.