A man allegedly struck a juvenile on the forehead with the flat side of a machete near Central and Lincoln avenues in Sunnyvale before driving away, according to KRON4, citing Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety. The suspect was later tracked down and arrested Saturday evening. Authorities said none of the three juveniles involved suffered serious injuries.
According to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety, officers responded to the area of Central and Lincoln avenues after receiving a report of a violent confrontation between a man and three juveniles. The three juveniles had been riding their bicycles in the area when the encounter turned violent, police said.
Machete Blade Used on Bicyclist
Police said the man allegedly assaulted one of the juveniles with the broad side of a machete, striking him on the forehead with the flat of the blade. The suspect then drove away following the assault, leaving officers to piece together what happened and who was responsible.
Investigators used automated license plate reader cameras to identify the suspected attacker, according to KRON4. Officers located the man, who was arrested without further incident, the report said.
Bicycle-route context
According to 511.org's Sunnyvale bicycle map, the city identifies bicycle routes but assumes no responsibility for cyclists using them.
Suspect Booked, Name Withheld
The suspected attacker was arrested Saturday evening and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail. Authorities have not released his name, and the report does not specify the charges he faces or his exact age.
Sunnyvale DPS said none of the victims suffered serious injuries, according to KRON4. Authorities have not released further details about the exact timing of the confrontation, whether the machete was recovered, or what may have led to it.
