Redwood City: Suspect arrested in hammer attack, robbery
REDWOOD CITY – A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a violent robbery last month in downtown Redwood City, police said.
The incident happened on June 8 in the Jefferson Avenue underpass and involved two juvenile victims and more than one suspect, according to the Redwood City Police Department.
In a statement, police said one of the suspects hit both victims with a hammer, leaving one with a serious eye injury.
The police department’s Downtown Services Unit and Investigations Division worked together to identify the suspect who wielded the hammer, according to police.
On Tuesday, the teen was arrested and booked into San Mateo County Juvenile Hall on felony charges of armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. Police said evidence related to the alleged crimes was found at his home in Redwood City.
Anyone with information related to the case can call the police department’s tip line at 650-780-7110.