Authorities said he was last seen heading southwest while wearing a black-and-white striped inmate uniform, prompting an overnight search involving the Washoe County and Storey County sheriff's offices. Advertisement AdvertisementAuthorities said the citizen's call gave officers a crucial lead, allowing Sparks police officers and Washoe County sheriff's deputies to quickly narrow in on Orput's location. Repeat Offender Busted Again Less Than 24 Hours After Release In Brazen Jewelry Store Theft Case: PoliceA Washoe County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle. The sheriff also thanked the Sparks Police Department and Storey County Sheriff's Office for assisting in the search. Original article source: Escaped inmate's bid for freedom comes to crashing end after coordinated manhunt closes in