Petaluma hit with more than 30 vehicle break-ins overnight

[Auggie]

March 17, 2024

Petaluma police are investigating more than 30 vehicle break-ins over the weekend.

Officers began receiving reports Saturday evening of “window smash” break-ins starting throughout the city, including the Outlet Mall, St. Vincent’s High School, the Capri Creek Apartments and the Sheraton Hotel, the Petaluma Police Department posted Sunday on Facebook.

More than 30 vehicles were burglarized from around 4 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, with various personal items stolen, the police department said, adding that several neighboring jurisdictions have been affected.

SNIP

Police remind car owners to park in well-lit areas, ideally with security cameras; lock their doors; use anti-theft devices such as steering wheel locks or car alarms; and be aware of their surroundings.*

Link (paywall): https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/petaluma-vehicle-break-ins-19164794.php

According to the link, Petaluma police believe there are least three suspects and are following up on leads (such as collecting video surveillance) and following the usage of at least one stolen credit card.

*Don't leave stuff in the car either (my tip).

[AllaN01Bear]

1. hem.

[kimbutgar]

2. We've had a lot of car break ins in SF

I only have a box of tissue and hand sanitizer wipes in my car I park outside. My newer car we park in our garage.

[sop]

3. Boebert's son must be in town.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

4. weird that's happening in lil quiet Petaluma

[beaglelover]

6. That was my thought as well!

[The Mouth]

5. Well, I hope they find them

So our DA can give them a gentle slap on the wrist and then wipe their nose. We don't have anything resembling 'prosecutors' in Sonoma County, even 5 time DUI offenders just get a suspended sentence.

[beaglelover]

7. It's really getting frustrating and dangerous to live here in CA.