Police Arrest Four Teens After Petaluma Target Chase

PETALUMA, CA — Four teenagers, including two wanted on felony warrants, were arrested after allegedly stealing merchandise from a Petaluma Target and fleeing on foot through a residential neighborhood, according to the Petaluma Police Department.

An officer patrolling Johnson Drive was flagged down by a witness who reported the theft on Thursday. The four suspects ran through the Martin Circle neighborhood and crossed several residential backyards as officers pursued them.

Police said the teens threw the stolen merchandise into several backyards during the chase. Officers recovered the items and returned them to the Target store.

All four suspects, ranging in age from 15 to 17, were booked into Juvenile Hall.

According to police, two of the teens had outstanding felony warrants, while a third had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

The teens were arrested on suspicion of grand theft, possession of burglary tools, resisting or delaying a peace officer, and conspiracy. One of the suspects was also accused of providing false identification to officers.

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