Police Arrest Man Suspected of Several Robberies, Burglaries

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Matthew Larson

Reno police have a man in custody suspected of several robberies and burglaries.

Police say 37-year-old Matthew Larson is suspected of stealing two purses on Tuesday as well as robbing a fast food restaurant and attempted to rob another.

Police say Wednesday he also robbed a gas station - and also attempted to rob a nearby drugstore

Investigators say he was not armed at the time of the robberies, but simulated a weapon.

Larson faces ten different charges including attempted burglary, robbery and petit larceny.

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