Residents of Petaluma are on alert as local authorities seek assistance in identifying a prowling suspect linked to a break-in that occurred in the 800 block of Daniel Drive. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, prompted a swift response from the Petaluma Police Department as officers arrived shortly after 10:53 AM in response to a report of a prowler and potential burglary, according to an announcement shared by the Petaluma Police Department.
In their efforts to locate and apprehend the individual, the officers quickly set up a perimeter. They went through the process of making announcements and were followed by conducting a security sweep of the premises. It was during this search that it was confirmed that the suspect had not remained inside the residence; meanwhile, a shattered kitchen window stood as a silent testament to the intrusion.
The ongoing investigation has since unearthed surveillance footage from the neighborhood, which shows a white male adult, clad in a dark sweater or jacket and blue jeans, attempting to gain entry into the property through a wooden fence before leaving the vicinity in a dark-colored truck, traveling southbound, and evading capture before the arrival of law enforcement officials.
In response to this incident the authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance, anyone with information regarding the suspect or who observed suspicious activity around Daniel Drive on the morning of the trespass, particularly those with additional video footage, are encouraged to reach out to the Petaluma Police Department at (707) 778-4372 or directly contact Officer Pitera at (707) 522-7831, tips can also be submitted anonymously if preferred.
