Petaluma Police Department Press Release- Armed Robbery
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Monday, February 15, 2016
Issued By: Corporal Walt Spiller, Petaluma PD, 707.778.4372, email: [email protected]
Incident: 211 PC; Robbery
Report Number: 16-0875
Occurred Date : 2-15-2016
Occurred Time: Approximately 7 pm
Location: 440 E. Washington St #B (Boost Mobile)
Suspect(s): Hispanic male adult, 18-20 years old, short dark hair, 5’6”to 5’8” tall, thin build, wearing a black bandana over face, black t-shirt, light blue jeans, and white and blue tennis shoes.
Weapon used: Silver revolver
Vehicle(s): Unknown
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2016, at approximately 7:00 pm, the Petaluma Police Department received a call of a hold up alarm at the above listed address. Upon arrival, officers were advised the store had just been robbed at gunpoint. The victim reported the suspect forced him to open the register while pointing a silver revolver at him. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and fled on foot westbound from the store.
Numerous on duty Petaluma Police Officers searched the immediate area and began checking for possible suspects. There are no other reported witnesses to this incident at this time. Officers processed the scene for evidence.
It is unknown if the suspect continued his flight on foot or was associated with a vehicle after leaving the store. Anyone with information on this incident or regarding the identity of the suspect is encouraged to notify Petaluma Police Officer Walt Spiller by phone: 707-778-4372.
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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