Peninsula Janitors Assaulted By Knife-Wielding Robbers: Cops

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Two janitors were hospitalized following an attack and robbery at their South San Francisco workplace, police say. The two suspects in the case allegedly entered a business the janitors were cleaning armed with knives, pushed them to the ground and took off in a stolen vehicle.

According to a South San Francisco police report, a man and woman were carrying knives and wearing masks when they entered the business in the 100 block of South Linden Avenue around 9:45 p.m. After assaulting the janitors, they stole a dark gray GMC Envoy with California license plate number 7MDS283 and fled the scene.

"Due to the assault, the janitors sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital," police said.

The man was described as roughly 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds. He was wearing a black long-sleeved jacket with a hood over his head, dark colored jeans and gray tennis shoes.

The woman was described as roughly 5 feet 5 inches tall and 160 pounds. She was wearing a gray pullover sweatshirt and pants.

Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to contact police at (650) 877-8900. Anonymous callers can use (650) 952-2244 or send an email to www.tips@ssf.net.

– Bay City News Service contributed to this report / Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone