Help SMPD locate a robbery suspect
San Mateo Police Department needs your help finding a man who robbed two San Mateo residents of their property on Saturday October 14, 2017, on the 400 block of N. San Mateo Drive.
At about 7 p.m., San Mateo Police officers responded to the area of the 400 Block of N San Mateo Drive on a report of two victims that were robbed at gunpoint. When the officers arrived, they were told by the victims that as they walked on the sidewalk a man stepped out in front of them and told them to stop. While pointing a handgun at them, the man demanded property from the victims. Once the man received the property he fled on foot out of view.
The man is described as a Hispanic male in his 30’s, about 5’8”- 5’10” tall, 130-150lbs last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.
Our detectives have been investigating this case and following up on possible leads. At this time, we are asking for our communities help in identifying the suspect in this case. Attached is a sketch of the suspect with information provided by the victim. If anyone has any information regarding this incident or identity of the suspect please call Detective John Rink Jr. 650-522-7617 or at [email protected]
Alternative SMPD contacts
SMPD dispatch center at (650) 522-7700 or call the SMPD Secret Witness Line at (650)522-7676. Anonymous online tips in this or any San Mateo Police Department investigation can be done at: http://tinyurl.com/SMPDTips
Address/Location
San Mateo, CA Police Department
200 Franklin Pkwy
San Mateo, CA 94403
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 650-522-7700
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