Full Notification

MEDIA RELEASE / COMMUNITY ALERT
CITY of SAN MATEO POLICE DEPARTMENT
200 Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org


SMPD Investigating an Armed Robbery – No Injuries, Suspect At-Large
Wednesday August 29th – 11:50 am -

Wednesday just before noon, SMPD Officers and on-duty Detectives responded to a reported armed robbery in the 700 block of Indian Avenue near North Humboldt Street. The area was immediately saturated with police personnel who quickly determined that the suspect was no longer on scene, and that there was no immediate danger in the area.

Investigation revealed that the victim, a 36 year-old San Mateo resident, was walking in the area with her two children, a 13 year-old female and a 6 year-old male, when they were confronted by the suspect. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded property from the victim. After taking the property, the suspect fled the area southbound on N. Humboldt St.

SUSPECT INFORMATION:
The suspect in this case was on foot, and there is no associated vehicle known. The suspect was described as a White or light-skinned Hispanic male in his late teens to early 20s. He was described as around 6 feet in height with a stocky build. The suspect appeared to be armed with a handgun.

SMPD Detectives are following up and pursuing all investigative leads. SMPD is asking the community’s assistance – anyone who has information about this case, or who may have seen or heard something suspicious in the area during this time period…

* Morning to Early Afternoon of Wednesday August 29th, in the area of College Park School (Indian Ave. and N. Humboldt St.)*

…is encouraged to contact the San Mateo Police Department.

CAUTION: This case involves a possible armed suspect. Community members are advised NOT to approach or confront any potentially armed suspect. Please simply contact SMPD and/or forward the information by phone or text message through any of the means below:

Emergency or in-progress crime: 911

SMPD Investigations Bureau: 650-522-7650

SMPD Secret Witness hotline: 650-522-7676

Anonymous Text to SMPD: 650-262-3473

SMPD Dispatch: 650-522-7700


Media Follow-up:
This is an open and active investigation. The information provided above is all that SMPD can provide for now. Additional information will be provided to the media and public when the investigation permits.


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