Crime & Safety

2 Robbed By Armed Men At Gas Station Near Redwood City: Police

The victims said two men approached them outside an ARCO, brandished a gun and demanded their belongings.

REDWOOD CITY, CA — Investigators in San Mateo County are searching for two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery Tuesday afternoon at an ARCO gas station in unincorporated Redwood City.

According to the sheriff's office, the two victims were standing outside the gas station on Woodside Road when two men approached, making threats and brandishing a gun. The victim told deputies the men stole their personal belongings and ran toward Santa Clara Avenue.

Here is how the victims described the suspects:

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  • Suspect 1: Hispanic man, early 20s, long hair.
  • Suspect 2: Biracial man, early 20s, long hair, small mustache.

Officials said the robbery appeared to be an isolated incident. Anyone with information related to the case can contact investigators at 650-363-4911, or leave a message with the anonymous tip line at 1-800-547-2700.

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