Crime & Safety

Santa Rosa Man Suspected Of Slashing Tires On 18 Cars In Downtown Area

A suspect was arrested in connection with the vandalism, police said. Santa Rosa Police identified him as a 49-year-old Thomas Wheat.

(CBS Bay Area)

June 12, 2025

Santa Rosa Police said over a dozen cars in the downtown area had their tires slashed Wednesday morning.

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A suspect was arrested in connection with the vandalism, police said. Santa Rosa Police identified him as a 49-year-old Thomas Wheat.

Around 8:30 a.m., police said they got a call about a man with a knife slashing tires near A and 8th streets. Officers were given a description saying that he was a white man, wearing a light brown sweater and black pants.

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