DCSO seeks public's help in finding young suspect responsible for vandalism

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for the young person responsible for causing damage at Pau Wa Lu Middle School in the Gardnerville Ranchos on June 25 at around 5:00 p.m.

The suspect is male, between 9-12 years of age with dark, collar length hair. At the time of the crime he was wearing a blue tee shirt, dark shorts and light colored athletic shoes.

What appears to be blue spray paint was found on various areas, including doors and windows throughout the inside and outside of the campus. An employee’s laptop was also spray painted beyond repair.

A screen shot of the video of the suspect was captured and is attached. The picture appears to be a male, 9-12 years of age with dark collar length hair, wearing a blue tee shirt, dark shorts and light colored athletic shoes.

A reward is being offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the suspect. Your identity is not needed and you will remain anonymous. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call DCSO Dispatch at (775) 782-5126 or Douglas County Secret Witness at: 775-78-CRIME (775-782-7463) or DCSO Investigations (775)782-9905