An attempted robbery occurred on the unit block of McCormick Lane on 6-20-15 at approximately 12:15pm. A juvenile female was running on McCormick Lane when the suspect ran up behind her, put her into a hold, and demanded her cell phone. The victim was able to break free from the suspect and run home.
The suspect possibly had a weapon in his possession, maybe a knife. However, the victim did not get a good look at the weapon.
The suspect was described as follows:
Hispanic male, Short and stocky, 30 to 40 years old, Bald head, Brown eyes, No facial hair, Wearing dark pants.
The suspect vehicle was described as follows:
Copper colored or red-brown small truck, possibly a Chevrolet or a Ford. No license plate number was obtained.
If you have any information on this crime, or think you may have seen the suspect or suspect vehicle, please contact the Atherton Police Department at 650-688-6500.