Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigators are looking for a man who used a handgun to rob a Gardnerville liquor store Thursday night.
The armed robbery was reported at 8:30 p.m., at Lucky Liquor, located in the 1300 block of Highway 395. The suspect, who wore a red bandana, is described as a Hispanic male, 30 to 35 years old, 6 feet tall, 250 pounds, wearing a black jacket with a hood and black shorts, said Sgt. Pat Brooks.
He used a small semi-automatic silver and black pistol. The bandana was around the lower part of his face when he demanded money from the register, said Sgt. Brooks. The victim, pushed the alarm button and the male fled, grabbing a bottle of liquor from the shelf.
The victim watched the male exit the store and run in an Easterly direction down Toler Lane with a second male. A description of the second person was not available.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call DCSO Investigator Jeff Schemenauer at 775-782-9926 or Douglas County Secret Witness at: 775-78-CRIME (775-782-7463).
Douglas County Secret Witness is seeking information on any criminal activity in the Douglas County area. Cash rewards are available for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of perpetrators. Total anonymity is assured. Payment will be made in any manner that the caller prefers. Anyone with information is urged to call 775-78-CRIME (775-782-7463).