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Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:24 AM

LCSO asking for help finding runaway

LCSO asking for help finding runaway

Robert Perea, The Fernley Reporter

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a runaway juvenile.

According to the LCSO, 14-year-old Emma Riggs left her home in Fernley on Thursday, April 2 at approximately 10:30 p.m. Emma is believed to be in Fallon, but has friends in Fernley whom she may be staying with.

Emma is approximately 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She is a Caucasian female and has blond hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center at (775) 577-5023 (reference to Case Number 20LY01313) or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.


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