Lyon County authorities are investigating an armed robbery that happened Tuesday night at a Silver Springs store.
At around 8:45 p.m. Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to an the armed robbery call at the store on the 6700 block of Highway 95A.
Employees told investigators the suspect entered just inside the store brandishing a gun, yelled at the employees to give them all the money, and subsequently fled the store. No one was injured in the incident.
The suspect was last seen on foot heading east from the store, dressed in all dark clothing and carried a green backpack. Investigators are currently working with the store’s video surveillance for further leads.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating this individual.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident or the suspect (Case Number 17LY05165) is asked to call the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 775-463-6620. Or they can contact Secret Witness at 775-322-4900 or www.secretwitness.com.
