1/3/2023 - 10:10 AM

Inmate Escaped in Santa Rosa

PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE SHARED FROM THE SONOMA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

At approximately 8:40 am. Inmate John Avilla, 39 years old, Petaluma, ran from the loading dock of the Sonoma County Jail located at 2777 Ventura Avenue.

Avilla is described as a white male adult, 5’7”, 210 pounds, last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt over a blue t-shirt and white pants over blue shorts.   

Avilla has been in custody since November 14, 2022, for possession of a stolen vehicle.

If you see Avilla,  please call 911 immediately.

Address/Location
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
2796 Ventura Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-565-2650

Media Contact:
Sgt. Summer Gloeckner
(707) 543-3600