Two Armed Robberies This Morning In Petaluma

Two armed robberies, believed to be related, were reported this morning by the Petaluma Police Department.

At 5:28 a.m., an armed robbery occurred at Quik Stop at 1510 East Washington St., and at 6:19 a.m. police said the same suspect, or suspects, committed another armed robbery at Valero Gas Station at 910 Baywood Drive.

A gun was mentioned but not seen, police said. No details about what was stolen was disclosed.

Police released surveillance photos of the primary suspect and a secondary person of interest.

Suspect one was described as a white male in his 20s wearing a dark-colored, hooded sweatshirt with a white stripe and black sweatpants with a white stripe down the leg.

The person of interest, who police believe may be possibly associated with the suspect, was described as a Hispanic male in his 20s and wearing a Sharks baseball cap and a white and gray polo shirt, and carrying a backpack.

Police said the person of interest was seen within 60 seconds of the suspect committing the armed robbery.

Anyone with information about these two robberies is asked to contact Detective Tamara Shoemaker at 707.778.4444 and reference report number 15-001606 and 15-001607.