Police: Viral TikTok video of Rohnert Park masked prowler is spreading falsehoods

A viral TikTok video of a masked prowler caught on Rohnert Park residents' doorbell cameras caused a flood of calls to police who say the video is ...

November 2, 2022
4:14 AM

A viral TikTok video of a masked prowler caught on Rohnert Park residents' doorbell cameras caused a flood of calls to police who say the video is spreading misinformation. Initial concern was raised Sept. 19 when two M Section residents reported a masked individual appearing on their doorbell cameras. The person appeared to be dressed as Captain Spaulding, a fictional horror movie character. The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety responded by issuing a Nixle message alerting residents to the sightings, increasing patrols in the neighborhood and discussing the issue during a Sept.

ALANA MINKLER