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Santa Rose Police Department press release from yesterday:

Today at approximately 1:45pm, Hillsborough Police Department was assisting SRPD with extra patrols in the evacuation zones of northwest Santa Rosa.

The officers stopped Anthony Happel, a 50-year-old transient from Santa Rosa. He was acting suspiciously in the area of Cleveland and Industrial Drive, near the evacuation zones.

 

The officers located property in his possession that was believed to have been stolen from evacuated residences. The property included jewelry, cell phones, and other valuables.

Happel was arrested for charges that included Felony Grand Theft during an Emergency, possession of a concealed weapon, and possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia.

Great work Hillsborough Police Department! Thanks for looking out for the citizens of Santa Rosa!

SRPD has zero tolerance for looters and thieves. All caught will be prosecuted!