Possible Mail Theft Investigated In Petaluma: Police

PETALUMA, CA — The Petaluma Police Department is seeking to identify a woman in connection with a possible mail theft earlier this week in West Petaluma. A resident in the 700 block of Mountain View Avenue told police that around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, a woman she did not believe lived in the area came to her doorstep and asked if the previous homeowner still lived at the home.

When confronted by the resident, the woman reportedly got into a green or blue late-1990s' model BMW coupe and drove away.

The resident told police that later, when she checked her mailbox, she discovered an outgoing letter containing confidential, personal information was missing, police said.

The resident described the possible mail thief as a 35- to 40-year-old white woman with shoulder-length brown hair who was wearing a sweater and blue jeans.

Petaluma Police Department asked anyone who recognizes the woman or has information related to the incident or circumstances to contact Officer Ron Flores at 707-781-1227.

"Petaluma PD strongly encourages you, if not using online services, to place outgoing bills and confidential information directly in your local Post Office branch instead of mailboxes, and to not leave mail in boxes on weekends," police said.