San Mateo, California – A routine afternoon at a popular shopping destination in San Mateo quickly turned into a coordinated police response after a suspected theft drew the attention of store employees and law enforcement.
On March 25, 2026, just before 2 p.m., officers with the San Mateo Police Department were dispatched to a report of theft in progress at a Lululemon store inside Hillsdale Mall.
According to the San Mateo PD, employees had identified an individual who was allegedly taking merchandise and attempting to leave without paying, prompting an immediate call for assistance…