Suspect faces charges for string of burglaries at Lake Tahoe since 2007

Washoe County Sheriff's detectives worked a collaborative investigation with the Placer County Sheriff's Office and the Truckee Police Department to serve a search warrant which led to the subsequent arrest of a man who authorities believe may have been involved in a string of burglaries around Lake Tahoe since 2007.

Matthew Stanaway, was arrested by the Placer County Sheriff's Office in California following the investigation into an overnight burglary in Truckee, Calif. Washoe County Sheriff's detectives worked a collaborative investigation with the Placer County Sheriff's Office and the Truckee Police Department, served a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Tramway Road in Incline Village, Nev.

Sheriff's detectives have identified property from previously reported vehicle burglaries, commercial burglaries and residential burglaries. The recovered property includes car stereo equipment, laptops, jewelry, sports memorabilia, flat screen televisions, GPS devices, credit cards, identifications, a guitar, snowboards and a bicycle.

Sheriff's detectives believe Stanaway was involved in a burglary ring that extended from Truckee through Lake Tahoe and into the Truckee Meadows. Detectives are actively investigating further leads which could result in other arrests and property recovery. Since Stanaway was arrested in California, he will face extradition to Nevada for numerous felony crimes that may include possession of stolen property and Ex-Felon in possession of a stolen firearm.

The Sheriff's Office will hold a property viewing on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Sheriff's Incline Village substation located at 625 Mt. Rose Highway. The bulk of the property has been identified and returned to the rightful owners. Several small items, including GPS devices will be available for viewing. Owners must provide a positive description of the items and a police report.

The Sheriff's Office Detectives Division encourages anyone with information on this case to contact them at 775-328-3320 or remain anonymous by calling Secret Witness at 775-322-4900, www.secretwitness.com.