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Petaluma Police Department
Saturday January 31st, 2026 :: 06:50 p.m. PST

Advisory

Police activity in S Mcdowell between E Washington and McGregor Av. Avoid area. ACTION required.

PETALUMA POLICE is currently involved in a police activity in S Mcdowell between E Washington and McGregor Av. Please avoid this area. Be on the lookout and advise this agency for any suspicious people or vehicles. DO NOT ENGAGE. If you see anything suspicious, call Petaluma Police Dispatch 707-778-4332.
***UPDATE***
PPD requesting assistance in locating potential suspects. 4 black male adults wearing mostly all black clothing. One suspect was described as wearing a grey hoodie, and another suspect described as wearing a black hoodie with "TRUST" written in white and red. Associated with ski masks and motocycle gloves. Possible suspect vehicle is a Nissan Sentra, unkown license plate.
***ADDITIONAL UPDATE***
It is believed that suspects have since fled the scene in the area of S Mcdowell/McNeil. PPD will continue to investigate and monitor the area for any suspicous activity. 
 

Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372

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