Petaluma Hit With Rash Of Car Break-Ins

PETALUMA, CA — The Petaluma Police Department is seeking surveillance footage from several parts of the city to solve a rash of car break-ins reported over the weekend.

Reports of "window smash" auto burglaries started coming in to the police department at 6 p.m. Saturday, Petaluma police Sgt. Ron Flores said.

At least 30 cars were hit in break-ins throughout various parts of the city including the outlet mall, St. Vincent’s High School, Capri Creek Apartments, Sheraton Hotel and other areas, police said.

Between 4 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday, various items of personal property were stolen in the burglaries.

"Officers have attempted to locate and contact all affected victims," Flores said.

Neighboring jurisdictions reported similar sprees.

"The Petaluma Police Department is kindly requesting assistance from the community for any surveillance footage which might have captured these incidents or any suspicious activity within the past 24-hours," Flores said.

Police said it would be helpful if more residents and businesses registered their security camera systems with the department’s voluntary registry program, ensuring officers have contact information for community members whose cameras may have captured potential evidence.

Police asked anyone who has information about the break-ins from the weekend or can identify the suspect or suspects to call 707-778-4372.