Rohnert Park Police Warn Of Fraudulent Door-To-Door Activity

ROHNERT PARK, CA — A warning was issued to Rohnert Park residents from its police department Saturday, cautioning the community to be aware of fraudulent door-to-door activity in which solicitors are asking people for monetary donations.

Rohnert Park's Department of Public Safety said Saturday evening that two such incidents occurred earlier in the day, in which the subjects go door to door, selling candy bars and asking for donations to benefit children's organizations.

In one incident Saturday, a well-intended citizen thought they were performing a good deed by donating. But, according to police, within a few minutes of the suspect leaving their residence, their bank accounts were electronically being emptied of funds. The suspects had a credit card reader device, and police explained that the suspects showed their victims either a small charge, or advised that the charge did not get processed. Afterwards, the suspects would access the account and withdraw funds.

The suspects in both incidents are described as Black male adults, young to mid 20s. One suspect had braided hair and was wearing a white T-shirt and black basketball shorts. The second suspect was wearing a white shirt and baggy jeans.

Officers have been canvassing the area of Santa Alicia Drive, Enterprise Drive and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Police advise against giving credit card or banking information to anyone.

Anyone seeing someone who matches the description of the suspects, or if the suspects visit a residence, are urged to contact the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety at (707) 584-2612.

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