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Armed Carjacking
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Armed Carjacking
Occurred Date : May 15th, 2025
Occurred Time: 08:30 PM
Location: Clubhouse Drive/ Adobe Creek Drive, Petaluma
On 05/15/2025 at approximately 8:30 PM, the Petaluma Police Department received a 911 call from a 16-year-old juvenile male stating that he was just robbed at gunpoint and his vehicle had been stolen. Several Petaluma Police officers responded to the area and met with the victim.
The victim reported that he drove with friends to the area of Clubhouse Drive near the closed area of the former Adobe Creek Golf Course in Petaluma. The victim was looking to sell some clothing when a vehicle arrived on scene and at least three subject’s exited and came up to the victim.
One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded his belongings. He then physically attacked the victim, causing minor injuries. The suspects then stole the victim’s vehicle and fled towards Frates Road.
Officers checked several areas, but due to an initial reporting delay, officers were unable to locate the vehicle. The victim was treated at the scene by members of the Petaluma Fire Department and released.
The Petaluma Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is seeking the public’s assistance. If you witnessed or have any information in regards to this incident, please contact the Petaluma Police Department at 707-778-4372.
For media inquiries, please contact Lieutenant Z. Rivera at [email protected] or call 707-778-4372 and reference case PE25-0001683.
Armed Carjacking 
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For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Armed Carjacking
Occurred Date : May 15th, 2025
Occurred Time: 08:30 PM
Location: Clubhouse Drive/ Adobe Creek Drive, Petaluma
Incident Summary
On 05/15/2025 at approximately 8:30 PM, the Petaluma Police Department received a 911 call from a 16-year-old juvenile male stating that he was just robbed at gunpoint and his vehicle had been stolen. Several Petaluma Police officers responded to the area and met with the victim.
The victim reported that he drove with friends to the area of Clubhouse Drive near the closed area of the former Adobe Creek Golf Course in Petaluma. The victim was looking to sell some clothing when a vehicle arrived on scene and at least three subject’s exited and came up to the victim.
One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded his belongings. He then physically attacked the victim, causing minor injuries. The suspects then stole the victim’s vehicle and fled towards Frates Road.
Officers checked several areas, but due to an initial reporting delay, officers were unable to locate the vehicle. The victim was treated at the scene by members of the Petaluma Fire Department and released.
The Petaluma Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is seeking the public’s assistance. If you witnessed or have any information in regards to this incident, please contact the Petaluma Police Department at 707-778-4372.
For media inquiries, please contact Lieutenant Z. Rivera at [email protected] or call 707-778-4372 and reference case PE25-0001683.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372