Santa Rosa police say an elderly man was carjacked today somewhere in the city, and they are now leaning on the public to help crack the case. In a brief social media alert, the department announced the incident and asked anyone with information to contact detectives. For now, officials are keeping other details under wraps while the investigation continues.
What police posted
According to the Santa Rosa Police, the department shared a short message saying an elderly man had been carjacked and urged anyone with information to contact investigators. The alert specifically asked witnesses and anyone with relevant video or other footage to come forward to help detectives.
Elderly man carjacked, see full story: https://t.co/nFJUIeprhvpic.twitter.com/qg5IREAU8r
— Santa Rosa Police (@SantaRosaPolice) April 10, 2026
Legal context
Carjacking is a felony under California law, according to California Legislative Information, and is punishable by three, five or nine years in state prison. When victims are 60 or older, California Legislative Information notes that…..