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A man was arrested for a robbery with a firearm after an extensive investigation. 
 
San Mateo, CA – San Mateo Police Department arrested Marquese Reese in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on November 15, 2023.  After a detailed investigation, Reese was arrested in Stockton and booked into San Joaquin County Jail. 
 
On November 15, 2023, San Mateo Police Department received a 911 call reporting a business that had just been robbed and the suspect had left.  Police Officers responded to the 500 block of South Norfolk Street and spoke to the employee who called police.  The victim said a single male entered the store holding a firearm, walked around the counter, pointed the firearm at the victim and demanded the victim to open the cash register.  The suspect stole over $2,000 from the cash register and fled the scene.    
 
The Criminal Investigation Bureau continued this investigation, collecting evidence, writing search warrants, and reviewing surveillance footage.  After an extensive investigation, the suspect was determined to be Marquese Reese.  An arrest warrant was issued, and Reese was placed under arrest in Stockton for robbery.  Reese was booked into San Joaquin County Jail.      
 
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ARRESTED
Marquese Reese, 42-year-old Stockton resident.
CHARGES:
212.5(c) PC- Second degree robbery.