On February 26, 2026, around 8:15 p.m., San Mateo police responded to the 100 block of E. 3rd Avenue after reports of a man asking for money while holding a knife. Officers found 42-year-old Jorge Castillomorales, a San Mateo resident, and arrested him for first-degree robbery, criminal threats, brandishing a deadly weapon, and public intoxication. A knife was found next to him, and thankfully, no one was hurt.
Police remind everyone: if you see a crime, call right away, stay calm, and share as many details as you can about what you saw. Your quick report helps officers respond and investigate effectively…