Full Notification

On Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00 am an alert citizen noticed a suspicious subject prowling near a residence in the 2100 block of Rheem Drive. The citizen immediately called the police and reported that the subject entered the rear yard of a residence as soon as the residents left. The subject then approached the front doors of several other houses and tried to open doors to vehicles that were parked in driveways. The alert citizen provided a detailed description of the suspect and where he was traveling. Officers surrounded the area and located the subject behind a business. The subject provided false identifying information to officers and had just hidden an expensive bicycle in shrubbery. The subject was arrested for prowling and possession of narcotics. The investigation is continuing as there might be additional victims of theft or burglary.

The subject was identified as 20 year old Roman Phillips from Sacramento.

In this situation, the suspect would not have been identified or captured without the help from this alert community member. The Pleasanton Police Department reminds citizens to immediately call the police when they see suspicious behavior or people.