Six stolen cars found in Washoe County pond

All six vehicles pulled out of Kiowa Ponds by volunteers from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office HASTY Team on Make A Difference Day, October 24 were reported as stolen according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.

Five of the cars were reported stolen between 1996 and 1998, the sixth in 2007. Three of the vehicles were reported stolen in Reno, two from Sparks and one from Sacramento, CA. All agencies involved have been notified of the recovery.

The Sheriff’s Office partnered with the U.S. Forest Service, City Auto Towing, Campbell Construction Company and the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles to carry out this recovery operation that is taking advantage of extremely low water levels to access the vehicles.

The vehicles had been a longstanding hazard and concern for people who recreate in the area. Recent low water levels and the need for HASTY team volunteers to conduct a “Black Water” training exercise presented a unique opportunity to finally have them removed.

Divers outfitted in full containment suits helped attach chains and other equipment necessary to drag the vehicles from the pond.