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Deputies Arrest Two Storey County Burglary Suspects

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Arrested-Daniel Garcia Arrested-Daniel Garcia
Arrested-Joseph Hager Arrested-Joseph Hager
Wanted-Robert "Jake" Allen Wanted-Robert "Jake" Allen
Surveillance photo of unknown suspect at gas station Surveillance photo of unknown suspect at gas station
Surveillance photo of white utility truck (Top left corner) in connection to case Surveillance photo of white utility truck (Top left corner) in connection to case
Kellene Stockwell
Channel 2 News 

Washoe County deputies say they have two suspects behind bars in connection with the recent burglaries in the Virginia City Highlands, but say a couple other suspects remain on the loose.

Deputies arrested 47-year-old Daniel Garcia Wednesday after an alleged domestic disturbance at his Sun Valley home. Garcia was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on a drug-related charge. While at his Quartz Lane home, deputies say they saw items tied to the recent burglary cases in Storey County.

As a result, both Washoe and Storey deputies served a search warrant and say they recovered 10 guns (including rifles and handguns), ammunition, knives, jewelry, along with a 2011 Can-Am ATV and a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle both totally about $26,000.

Garcia was then booked into the Washoe County Jail on additional charges of possession of stolen property and 10 counts of being an ex-felon in possession of a Firearm. His bail is set at $101,140.

Authorities later arrested 29-year old Joseph Hager on a search warrant at a Sun Valley home. Deputies say they found a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle valued at $14,400. Hager's bail is set at $3,465.

Deputies say surveillance videos from two local dealerships show Garcia and Hager buying the motorcycles and ATV with cash after the burglary. Deputies believe the items were purchased with money that was taken during the burglaries.

Detectives also identified the vehicle used during the burglary as a stolen white Ford F-350, 4-door, with running lights above the cab. Deputies say this truck was reported stolen out of Reno, days prior to the string of recent burglaries. Deputies say it was later found on Yorkshire Drive in north Reno. They say the truck was damaged and left off-road.

Detectives have identified 30-year old Robert "Jake" Allen of Sparks as another suspect in the case. The Department of Parole of Probation issued a warrant for his arrest on Friday after he failed to comply with the release conditions related to a burglary conviction. He may be driving a blue and white 1990 Ford Bronco with Nevada plates.

Investigators say they've obtained more surveillance photos of an unknown white male driving a white utility truck shortly after a recent burglary. The suspect reportedly used a victim's credit card at a local gas station. Investigators say they need the public's help identifying him.

Detectives report that three firearms, including a pistol, rifle and shotgun, remain missing, along with several bows and knives. They say if you see any of the wanted suspects, you should not try to approach or detain them.

Authorities are still putting the pieces together. If you have any information on this case, call the Storey County Sheriff's Office at 775-847-0959. You can also call Secret Witness at 775-322-4900 or text your tip to 847-411.

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