Crime & Safety
Petaluma Man Threatens To 'Shoot Up' Downtown Business
A threat of violence downtown prompted the early closure of several bars on Friday evening in Petaluma.
PETALUMA, CA — A threat of violence downtown prompted the early closure of several bars on Friday evening after a patron threatened to "shoot up" Jamison's Roaring Donkey in Petaluma.
Petaluma Police responded to a call at 11:39 p.m. at the Roaring Donkey after staff reported that a Hispanic male with tattoos in a white t-shirt had made a statement that he was going to shoot up the establishment.
The suspect had left the area before the police arrived and none of the staff saw the man with a firearm, police said. The suspect is wanted for making felony criminal threats.
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The threat was considered credible, so out of an abundance of caution, several local bars decided to close early for the evening.
Police say they have stepped up patrols downtown.
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The incident is currently under investigation, but anyone with any information is urged to call (707) 778-4372.
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