East Palo Alto Teen Accused Of Robbery

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA -- Deputies in San Mateo County on Friday arrested a man in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred on Sunday. Hector Guzman-Alcantar, 18, of East Palo Alto, was arrested on suspicion of robbery, assault with a firearm, brandishing a weapon and making criminal threats, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

On Sunday, Guzman-Alcantar allegedly used a handgun to commit a robbery and assault at a party at a home on Bishop Lane in unincorporated Menlo Park.

Guzman-Alcantar allegedly fled the scene prior to deputies arriving, but investigators were able to obtain information on his identity and where he lived.

On Friday at 5 a.m., the sheriff's office SWAT team served a high-risk search warrant at the Guzman-Alcantar's home and he was taken into custody.

Deputies were also able to collect evidence at the home.

--Bay City News/Photo via San Mateo County Sheriff's Office