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Girls Followed; Bank Robbery; Teen Vandal; Missing Man: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

NORTH BAY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties that people are talking about today:

Healdsburg Bank Robbed By Familiar Face: Police

  • The suspect in a bank robbery Thursday in Healdsburg resembles the suspect in two other recent bank robberies, police said.

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Teen Cited In Rohnert Park Community Center Vandalism

  • A parent reported he recognized some of the graffiti inside the Gold Ridge Recreation Center and said his son may have been responsible.

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Rio Vista Man Missing For Days: Police

  • David Pettet has gone without important medicine for several days and his family is concerned.

Man Follows 3 Girls Near Novato Elementary School: Police

  • Extra patrols are planned in the area of Lynwood Elementary School.

Crowd Hostile As Healdsburg Man Resists Arrest: Santa Rosa Police

  • Santa Rosa PD is looking into the incident — which involved a young black man — as "all use of force is investigated," a sergeant said.

Pedestrian Critically Injured In Santa Rosa Collision: Police

  • A 25-year-old Santa Rosa man was struck at the intersection of Highway 12 and Middle Rincon Road. The driver, 80, then got in another crash.

Benicia Police Arrest 2 Martinez Men In Storage Unit Burglaries

  • Benicia police said the men were caught with items taken in the burglary of at least six self-storage units.

Suspect In Brutal Napa Bar Beating Turns Self In, Police Say

Napa PD released video footage of a woman being beaten by two men, with both now in custody. CAUTION: VIDEO IS DISTURBING

Fiber-Optic Broadband Internet Service Starts In Nicasio

Households and businesses at 80 locations in the west Marin County village of Nicasio are enjoying fiber-optic access to the internet.

Stabbing; Bomb Threat: Marin, North Bay Police Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around Marin County and across the North Bay.

Night Bloom; Tree & Menorah Lightings: NorCal Weekend

Looking for things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone appor free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)


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