SWAT Corners Scoundrel

More Rascality Suspected

In the grand tradition of outlaws discovering that their enthusiasm for mischief is no match for the long arm of the law, one Christopher Symes found himself rudely interrupted late Monday night when a well-armed assemblage of the law took an interest in his whereabouts.

Authorities allege that Symes, alongside a collection of kindred spirits, undertook a bit of uninvited wealth redistribution in Elko, using the persuasive qualities of a firearm to make their case. While no doubt thrilling at the moment, such antics have an unfortunate tendency to attract the attention of individuals tasked with maintaining civilization, namely the Elko Police Department Crime Suppression Unit and the Nevada Division of Investigations.

With the suspect’s location sniffed out in Spring Creek and the nature of his alleged enterprise deemed sufficiently violent, the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) roused from its slumber. The body of law enforcement, known for their enthusiasm, made their introduction just past 10:30 p.m. and persuaded Mr. Symes to accompany them elsewhere, presumably without gunplay.

Authorities, ever diligent, suggest that more arrests are in the offing, proving yet again that crime may be many things—exciting, lucrative, and even fashionable—but seldom is it a solitary pursuit. Those possessing any intelligence regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Symes’s fellow adventurers are encouraged to share their knowledge at 775-777-7310.