Uncommon weapon reported in Sparks Walmart robbery

A Sparks store robbery took a surprising turn, prompting a fast police response and investigation on Wednesday night.

Sparks police responded to a robbery report at Walmart on Pyramid Way on the evening of November 12, after a man told dispatchers a suspect had used what he described as a “stun gun” to get away with unpaid merchandise.

Officers arrived around 7:20 p.m. and spoke with the victim, who shared information about the man and another person who had been with him…

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