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Suspect Arrested for ID Theft and Burglary w/ Prior Convictions
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For Immediate Release
Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Suspect Arrested for ID Theft and Burglary w/ Priors
Occurred Date: November 10th, 2026
Occurred Time: 11:40 AM
Location: Chase Bank (401 Kenilworth Drive, Petaluma)
Suspect: Laurice Flemings (44-year-old San Jose resident)
Charges: 530.5 PC- Felony ID Theft
459 PC- Felony Commercial Burglary
496(a)- Felony Possession of Stolen Property
666.1(a)(1) PC- Felony Theft with Two or More Priors
On 11/10/2026 at approximately 11:40 AM, the Petaluma Police Department was alerted by employees of Chase Bank that a subject identifying herself as an account holder was attempting to withdraw several thousand dollars from an account. Furthermore, Chase Bank employees had reason to believe that the subject attempting to withdraw the funds was not the account holder or authorized to conduct the transaction.
Fearing the account holder may be the victim of identity theft, they contacted the Petaluma Police Department. Officers responded and contacted the suspect as she was trying to leave the area in a nearby vehicle. Chase Bank employees positively identified the detained suspect as the one who had attempted to withdraw the funds from the account.
During the investigation, officers learned Flemings had provided a drivers license with the account holders name on it and attempted to unlawfully misrepresent herself as the account holder. After her transaction was denied, she left the bank, where she was detained by officers.
Through further investigation, officers discovered the victim had been a recent victim of auto-burglary, where several financial and personal documents were stolen, including her driver’s license. Further, the victim did not know Flemings or give her permission to access her account.
Ultimately, Flemings was placed under arrest for the above listed crimes and booked at the Sonoma County Jail. Flemings has prior convictions for theft and was charged for theft with two or more prior convictions.
The Petaluma Police Department would like to thank the witnesses who stayed at the scene to assist the officers who responded. If you have information regarding this investigation, please contact Officer Z. Cox at [email protected] or 707-778-4372.
For media inquiries, please contact Lieutenant Z. Rivera at [email protected] or call 707-778-4372 and reference case PE26-0003972.
Suspect Arrested for ID Theft and Burglary w/ Prior Convictions 
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For Immediate Release
Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Suspect Arrested for ID Theft and Burglary w/ Priors
Occurred Date: November 10th, 2026
Occurred Time: 11:40 AM
Location: Chase Bank (401 Kenilworth Drive, Petaluma)
Suspect: Laurice Flemings (44-year-old San Jose resident)
Charges: 530.5 PC- Felony ID Theft
459 PC- Felony Commercial Burglary
496(a)- Felony Possession of Stolen Property
666.1(a)(1) PC- Felony Theft with Two or More Priors
Incident Summary
On 11/10/2026 at approximately 11:40 AM, the Petaluma Police Department was alerted by employees of Chase Bank that a subject identifying herself as an account holder was attempting to withdraw several thousand dollars from an account. Furthermore, Chase Bank employees had reason to believe that the subject attempting to withdraw the funds was not the account holder or authorized to conduct the transaction.
Fearing the account holder may be the victim of identity theft, they contacted the Petaluma Police Department. Officers responded and contacted the suspect as she was trying to leave the area in a nearby vehicle. Chase Bank employees positively identified the detained suspect as the one who had attempted to withdraw the funds from the account.
During the investigation, officers learned Flemings had provided a drivers license with the account holders name on it and attempted to unlawfully misrepresent herself as the account holder. After her transaction was denied, she left the bank, where she was detained by officers.
Through further investigation, officers discovered the victim had been a recent victim of auto-burglary, where several financial and personal documents were stolen, including her driver’s license. Further, the victim did not know Flemings or give her permission to access her account.
Ultimately, Flemings was placed under arrest for the above listed crimes and booked at the Sonoma County Jail. Flemings has prior convictions for theft and was charged for theft with two or more prior convictions.
The Petaluma Police Department would like to thank the witnesses who stayed at the scene to assist the officers who responded. If you have information regarding this investigation, please contact Officer Z. Cox at [email protected] or 707-778-4372.
For media inquiries, please contact Lieutenant Z. Rivera at [email protected] or call 707-778-4372 and reference case PE26-0003972.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
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