Crime & Safety

Man Attacked, Robbed Near Redwood City: San Mateo Co. Sheriff's

According to the sheriff's department, the victim was approached from behind by two men who punched and kicked him.

REDWOOD CITY, CA — A man who was attacked and robbed near Redwood City was transported to the hospital Monday morning, and deputies seek the public's help in finding the suspects, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department reported.

The Fair Oaks neighborhood attack occurred at 2:10 a.m. in the 3200 block of Middlefield Road in the unincorporated area of Redwood City in which the victim told deputies two men approached him from behind and punched and kicked him.

The suspects, who will face robbery and assault with a deadly weapon charges, allegedly stole $300 in cash from the victim and fled the scene prior to the the deputies arriving, the sheriff's department added.

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The suspects are identified as Hispanic males about 20 years old, one wearing brown shorts and a
black shirt and the other wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to call the detective bureau at 650-599-1536 or the anonymous tip line at 800-547-2700.

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