Reward offered for man suspected in Pahrump kidnapping, attempted murder

Attempted murder suspect Ryan Sanders
Ryan Sanders Photo credit Nye County Sheriff's Office

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) – A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of a man suspected of kidnapping and attempting to kill an elderly woman in Pahrump last week.

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Back on November 21st, Nye County Sheriff’s Department officials say that a woman in her 70s was attacked in her home by a man, who then took the woman and her car.

Police say the woman was left for dead in a vacant lot, but regained consciousness and was able to get help.

NCSO officials are looking for 39-year-old Ryan Sanders in connection with the crimes. Anyone with more information about Sanders’ whereabouts is urged to call the Nye County Sheriff’s Office at 775-751-7000.

A second person believed to be involved, 31-year-old Richard Duncan, was taken into custody on Saturday, when one of the woman’s vehicles was recovered.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Nye County Sheriff's Office