MEDIA RELEASE / COMMUNITY ALERT
For Immediate Release No. 20230414-021
Friday, April 14, 2023
Community Alert: SMPD Investigating a Robbery at a Local Business
San Mateo, CA - On Friday, April 14, 2023, at approximately 9:19 a.m., San Mateo Police officers responded to the 1900 block of S. El Camino Real on the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned two unknown subjects wearing ski masks robbed a male victim at gunpoint. The victim was uninjured. Officers quickly determined the suspects fled the scene prior to our arrival.
The San Mateo Police Department Investigations Bureau assumed the investigation and are actively working to bring the responsible parties to justice. Anyone with information or surveillance footage related to this robbery is encouraged to contact Sergeant Detective Manion at (650) 522-7568 or [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be submitted to http://tinyurl.com/SMPDTips or by calling (650) 522-7676.
Remember, “If you see something, say something.” We’re encouraging our community to utilize security cameras. They are especially helpful identifying suspicious activity in neighborhoods when cameras are street facing. Our officers regularly canvass for surveillance and you can help by notifying SMPD where cameras are located in your neighborhood at http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/Nest.
The investigation is ongoing. Information will be released as it becomes available.
MEDIA CONTACT
Alison Gilmore
Public Information Officer | Office of the Chief
City of San Mateo Police Department
200 Franklin Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94403
650-522-7626 | [email protected]
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