Crime & Safety

Man Threatens Teens With Box Cutter, Attacks Theatergoer In SMC: Police

Prosecutors said the suspect assaulted a moviegoer before confronting a group of teenagers who intervened.

SAN MATEO, CA — A 40-year-old man is facing felony charges after prosecutors said he attacked a theatergoer earlier this month and then threatened a group of teenagers with a box cutter when they tried to help.

Guillermo Morales was arrested by the San Mateo Police Department and ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office.

Prosecutors said Morales assaulted a theatergoer before brandishing and swinging a box cutter at several teens who witnessed the attack.

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Morales is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday.

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