RENO — Secret Witness is offering a reward in the amount of $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect wanted in connection battery and attempted sexual assault of a 14-year-old female victim in the area of Western Skies Drive in Reno. 

On Monday at about 4 p.m. the juvenile female was walking in the above area when she was approached by the suspect and asked for a cigarette.

The suspect pushed the victim to the ground, climbed on top of her, and demanded that she remove her clothing.

The victim refused and after a brief struggle the suspect fondled the victim but allowed her to get up when she ran to a friends house to call police.

The suspect is described as a white male adult in his 40’s. He has a heavy build with short dark hair and a goatee. He was wearing a gray t-shirt with a pocket. He was described as being “dirty.” 

The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspect should contact the Reno Police Department at 334-2115, Secret Witness at 322-4900, or www.secretwitness.com.