Crime & Safety

Police Search for Bay Area Armed Robber

A number of the robberies are believed to have occurred in San Mateo County.

Police across the Bay Area are searching for a suspect believed to be responsible for at least 20 armed robberies in at least 10 cities, the most recent in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood.

The suspect committed a robbery in the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue in San Jose, and San Jose Police are asking for help in identifying the robber.

Detectives think the suspect may also be responsible for similar robberies in San Francisco, San Leandro, San Bruno, Redwood City, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Fremont, Daly City and Colma.

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A preliminary investigation into the San Jose robbery, which occurred on June 12, revealed the suspect entered the store brandishing a handgun and demanding money. He fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and has not been caught.

The man is considered armed and dangerous. Police ask anyone with information to contact San Jose Police Detective Adam Hutson in the San Jose Police Department's Robbery Unit at 408-277-4166. Those who prefer to be anonymous can call Silicon Valley Crimestoppers at 408-947-STOP (7867) or visit www.svcrimestoppers.org.

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