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



SMPD Seeking the Community’s Help -
Assault Incident Thursday Night – Third Avenue Pedestrian Overpass

SMPD Detectives are looking for the community’s assistance to help them identify the suspect in an assault incident.

On June 5th, at about 11:40 pm, a 24 year old female San Mateo resident was walking eastbound on the pedestrian walkway on East Third Ave. over Highway 101, when she noticed she was being followed by an unidentified male suspect. The suspect quickly walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her torso, restricting her movement. The victim was able to break free of the suspect’s hold. The victim ran and was able to return home where she called the police. The victim was uninjured.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 30-40 years old, about 5’02”, weighing 140 pounds. The suspect was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and black jeans. A photo of the suspect from nearby video surveillance is attached.

Anyone with information about this suspect and crime is urged to contact Det. Dave Manion at 650-522-7654 or [email protected] .

• Date/Time – Thursday night June 5th, at about 11:40pm
• Location - Third Avenue Pedestrian Overpass over US101
• Suspect - Hispanic male 30-40 years old, 5’2” tall - Gray Sweatshirt


For anonymous tips:

SMPD Secret Witness Hotline: 522-7676

Anonymous Text to SMPD: 262-3473

MEDIA POINT-OF-CONTACT:
Media Inquiries on this incident may be directed to Detective Sergeant Al Baccei – 650-522-7660 or [email protected] .


SPOT AND AVOID POTENTIAL TROUBLE WHILE WALKING ALONE AT NIGHT
• Be aware of your surroundings and know who is nearby.
• Take headphones off and put away your phone.
• Walk with purpose and with your head up.
• Choose open, well lit areas whenever possible.
• “Natural Surveillance,” or presence of windows and balconies that face the location where you are walking, can provide a ready-made deterrent to criminal activity.
• Carry a personal safety device (i.e. alarm key, loud whistle, etc.)
• Pay attention to the uncomfortable feelings that often warn us of potential danger.
• Don’t be afraid to cross the street, return to a business, or ask for help based on a “funny feeling”. You may be right!
• Use the buddy system and walk with a friend or co-worker if possible.

Personal Safety tips and other information is available at SMPD’s Public Safety Blog: www.SanMateoPD.org
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Please help us make your neighborhood safer and take a stand against crime. Please report all criminal behavior, join a neighborhood watch program, and help anyone that might fall victim to a crime. If a Neighborhood Watch doesn’t exist on your block, you can start one with help from SMPD. For additional information about the City of San Mateo Neighborhood Watch Program, contact coordinator Officer John Rink at 650-522-7744 or [email protected], or visit our web www.cityofsanmateo.org