3 Armed Men Steal from Taqueria's Patrons, Cash Register

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By Bay City News Service

Three men robbed a restaurant with guns in unincorporated San Mateo County late Tuesday, sheriff’s officials said.
Deputies responded at about 11:50 p.m. to a report of an armed robbery in progress at El Grullense II at 2940 Middlefield Road in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood of San Mateo County, according to the sheriff’s office.

The three men wearing masks took the property of three patrons and cash from the register, sheriff’s officials said.
The trio fled the restaurant west on Berkshire Avenue toward Huntington Avenue. At least two of the men had a gun, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies failed to find the suspects when they arrived, sheriff’s officials said.

Anyone with more information about the robbery is asked to get in touch with Detective Hector Acosta at (650) 363-4064 or by email at hacosta@smcgov.org. Anonymous callers can leave a tip at (800) 547-2700.