Full Notification

For Immediate Release

Friday, February 12, 2016

Issued By: Sergeant Jeremy Walsh, Petaluma PD, 707.778.4372

email: [email protected]

Incident: 211 PC; Robbery

Report Number: PPD 16-0826

Occurred Date : February 11, 2016

Occurred Time: 9:00 PM 

Locations: 300 block of Howard Street, Petaluma, CA

Suspect(s):

1) White male adult, 6’00” tall with short brown hair, black colored baseball type hat and a black shirt

2) White male adult, short hair, dark colored baseball type hat and a light colored sweatshirt

3) White male adult, short hair, dark colored baseball type hat and a dark colored hooded sweatshirt.

Weapon used: Wood board or possible baseball bat

Vehicle: Unknown

Incident Summary

On February 11, 2016, at approximately 9:22 pm, the Petaluma Police Department received a 911 call from the victim regarding a robbery. The victim initially reported, while walking home from downtown Petaluma, he was hit in the head with an unknown object and his wallet was stolen. The victim then walked home to his residence and called the police to report the incident.

Numerous Petaluma Police Officers responded to the area and immediately began checking for possible suspects. Additional officers responded to the victim’s residence and initiated an investigation. Once the officers arrived at the victim’s residence, Petaluma Fire Department Personnel were requested to respond to assess the victim’s injuries and medical needs. The victim then provided the following information regarding the incident.

At approximately 9:00 pm, the victim was walking home from the downtown area. While walking on Howard Street near the 300 block, the victim was struck in the head from behind and knocked to the ground. After being knocked down, the victim rolled over onto his back and observed the above described suspects standing around him. Money was demanded from the victim by the suspects and the victim refused. The victim was then hit several more times and knocked unconscious. When the victim woke up, he noticed his wallet was missing.  

An extensive search of the area was conducted by available Petaluma Police Department Officers and Police K9 “Jimmy” for possible suspects and evidence related to the crime which was met with negative results. The victim was ultimately transported to the hospital for medical treatment of his injuries. The injuries appeared to be minor and were not life threatening.

Anyone with information on this incident or who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact Petaluma Police Department Officer Garrett Glaviano at (707)778-4372.