Petaluma Police Department Press Release in Regards to Suspicious Circumstances at Oak Hill Park
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Friday 12, 2016
Issued By: Corporal Rivera, Petaluma PD, 707.778.4372, email: [email protected]
Incident: Suspicious Circumstance
Report Number: 16-0840
Occurred Date : 02-12-2016
Occurred Time: Approximately 6:50 pm
Location: Oak Hill Park, Petaluma
Crime: N/A
Incident: Male Subject Followed Females Out of Park
Suspect: Described as a male adult, unknown race, in his 20’s, approximately 6’00” tall, weighing approximately 170 lbs., wearing dark clothing, beanie style cap, and homeless looking
Incident Summary:
On February 12, 2016, at approximately 6:50 pm, the female victims were in Oak Hill Park. The victims noticed the described suspect as he walked a short distance from them. The victims walked faster to move away from the suspect and the suspect sped up matching their pace. The victims were in fear for their safety and started to walk faster as they walked to their vehicle. The suspect again sped up matching their pace. The suspect followed the victims to their vehicle and then left the area in an unknown direction. The suspect never touched any of the victims.
Petaluma Police Units did an extensive search of the area and were not able to locate any potential suspects.
It is not known at this time if the incident is related to the robbery that occurred the previous night. That incident was also reported as occurring in the area of Oak Hill Park.
Patrols in the area are going to be increased in an attempt to locate the suspect. Community members are reminded to be mindful of their surroundings, be vigilant, and if anything suspicious is seen, to immediately call 911.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to call Petaluma Police Officer Rivera, at 707-781-1242.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372
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