San Mateo police nabbed a man in connection with a gunpoint robbery from last year, officials said. Identified as 42-year-old Marquese Reese of Stockton, the suspect was caught after detectives put the pieces together following an armed heist at a local business, the San Mateo Police Department reported yesterday.
Reese made off with more than $2,000 after flashing his piece at a frightened employee and forcing them to open the cash register, the police said. The incident shook the employee after the crime went down on November 15, 2023, in the 500 block of South Norfolk Street. Responding to the 911 call, cops descended on the scene to gather crucial details for the investigation.
Thanks to the diligent work of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, gathering evidence became as crucial as the air we breathe, leading to Reese's arrest. He was booked into San Joaquin County Jail on a second-degree robbery charge. "The suspect stole over $2,000 from the cash register and fled the scene," detailed the official San Mateo Police Department statement.
To make a dent in crime, police are calling for community vigilance and participation. They urge locals to report crimes in action and note essential details like the suspect’s appearance and escape routes. On the safety front, officials promote the registration of home surveillance cameras, underscoring their proven track record in aiding crime-solving. Those interested can sign up their cameras on the official San Mateo website, police encouraged in the statement.
