San Mateo Teen Punched And Robbed Of Phone, AirPods: Police

SAN MATEO — The San Mateo Police department arrested four people after a teen boy reported he was punched and robbed of his phone and other items Tuesday evening while walking down S Humboldt Street in San Mateo, authorities said.

Officers said they arrested Foster City resident Ever Jacobo-Castro, 21, and three minors, including two 17-year-old San Mateo residents and a 14-year-old San Mateo resident.

Police said they received a report that the teen was walking down the street when three suspects got out of a black Honda, punched him in the face multiple times, and stole his cell phone, boxing gloves, and AirPods. Officers said the suspects then fled the scene in the Honda with a fourth suspect driving, who was later identified as Jacobo-Castro.

Police said they found the victim with injuries to his face, including a large bruise over his eye. The teen said he recognized three of the suspects and provided their names.

Shortly after, a traffic officer located a black Honda with four male occupants near El Camino Real and 12th Avenue, police said. The four were detained.

Officers said the victim identified the four as the suspects. Officers arrested them for robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime.

Jacobo-Castro was booked into the San Mateo County Jail and the three minors were transported to Hillcrest Juvenile Hall.

Officers said they found the teen’s phone but could not locate the other property.

Further charges could be pending, according to Officer Andrew Peek.