STATELINE, Nev. – On Sunday, January 12, 2025, an unidentified male suspect stole a 2005 Chrysler 300 from Harrah’s Lake Tahoe at approximately 5:40 p.m. The vehicle belongs to a local taxi driver who was warming it up before heading home after his shift. He was waiting nearby and found the suspect in his car. A struggle ensued between this suspect and the victim, with the suspect overpowering him and driving away with the Chrysler.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a “be on the lookout” call and were able to pursue the stolen call for a while, but had to pull back due to safety reasons.
At 8 p.m., the stolen car was located in Rancho Cordova near Nimbus and Delaware streets after a citizen reported seeing the driver doing “donuts” on the road before the car being abandoned.
Prior to getting in the Chrysler, the suspect was seen pushing a black carry-on suitcase which he took with him. DSO pursued it after getting a BOLO, pulled back
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has requested assistance from the public in identifying this individual. If you have information related to this case or can identify the suspect, contact Douglas County Dispatch at 775-782-5126 or Investigator Grant at 775-781-1227. Reference DCSO case number 25SO01191.