San Carlos Armed Robbery Probed

SAN CARLOS, CA – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in their investigation of a Peninsula armed robbery early Tuesday morning, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said.

Shortly after midnight, deputies were dispatched to 1313 Laurel Street in San Carlos, near the Alquimia Medical Spa, in response to a report of an armed robbery.

The victim, a 34-year-old man, told deputies that he was approached by the suspect, who forcefully removed the victim's gold ring, Apple watch, and took the victim's wallet.

After stealing the victim's property, the suspect allegedly placed a gun on the victim's lower back and threatened the victim, telling the victim he would return and physically harm him if the victim called the police.

The suspect was described by the victim as a 40-year-old male, approximately 5'11'' in height and weighing around 140 pounds. He was wearing a black baseball cap, a green face mask, a black sweater, blue jeans, and black shoes, according to the victim.

The suspect fled the area on foot, southbound on Laurel Street.

Deputies searched the area but did not locate the suspect.

The victim was uninjured.

Anyone with video surveillance or other information about this case is asked to call the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Anonymous Tip Line at (800) 547-2700.

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