Police respond to reported armed robbery at Reno apartment complex

Incident occurred near South Reno Costco on Thursday afternoon

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:19pm

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An extreme close-up of a single handgun cartridge casing reflecting a bright flash of light, conceptually representing the violent nature of an armed robbery incident.A police investigation into an armed robbery near a busy Reno shopping district exposes the gritty realities of violent crime in the community.Reno Today

Reno Police responded to a reported armed robbery at the Brooktree Apartments near the Costco store on South Virginia Street on Thursday afternoon. Multiple people have been detained as officers continue to investigate the active scene in the area, and police are asking people to avoid the Harvard Way and Plumb Lane intersection while the investigation continues.

Why it matters

Armed robberies are a serious public safety concern, and this incident near a major retail area raises questions about security and crime prevention measures in the neighborhood. The police response and ongoing investigation will be closely watched by the local community.

The details

According to police, the call reporting the armed robbery came in at around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Officers arrived on the scene at the Brooktree Apartments, located near the South Reno Costco store, and have detained multiple people as part of their investigation into the active incident. The police are asking the public to avoid the Harvard Way and Plumb Lane intersection while they continue their work at the scene.

  • The call reporting the armed robbery came in at around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Reno Police

The local law enforcement agency responding to and investigating the reported armed robbery incident.

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What’s next

Reno Police are expected to release more information about the incident and any arrests or charges as the investigation progresses.

The takeaway

This armed robbery incident near a major retail area in Reno highlights the ongoing public safety challenges facing the city, and the importance of effective crime prevention and response measures to protect the local community.