SAN CARLOS — An investigation is underway into a home-invasion robbery early Friday in San Carlos, according to authorities.
Around 2 a.m., a masked man forced his way into a home in the 1400 block of Greenwood Drive, pointed what appeared to be a firearm at the victim, and demanded money and valuables, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
The victim was not injured, and the suspect left the area on a bicycle, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies searched the area but did not find the suspect. The sheriff’s office said he was last seen wearing a black face mask, a dark-colored hoodie and light-colored pants.
Patrols in the area will be stepped up as the investigation continues, according to the sheriff’s office.
The sheriff’s office is asking residents in the area to check their home security systems for footage of a person riding a bicycle. Footage can be uploaded at https://sanmateocountyso.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/2600219.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective M. Dimaya at 650-363-4064 or mdimaya@smcgov.org.
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