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CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
San Mateo police warn of self-checkout scam targeting elderly shoppers
Authorities in San Mateo County are warning shoppers on the Peninsula about a scam targeting seniors involving self-checkout at retail stores. On Wednesday, the San Mateo Police Department issued an advisory to residents about the scam, which typically involves suspects working in pairs. The scam has reportedly taken place at stores such as Safeway and Target. During the scam, one of the suspects would begin striking up a conversation with the victim. After building rapport, the suspect would then ask the victim to pay for an item such as essential food, medicine or childcare products. "The first suspect will approach that community member, ask them out of the kindness of their hearts to pay for something like food or baby formula. And while the victim is distracted, another suspect will scan multiple other items, sometimes totaling over $1,000," Officer Andrew Peak said in a video posted by police. Peak also warned the community of a scam involving "jewelry swaps" targeting women. In the second scam, suspects approach victims asking to "bless" them in a religious fashion. During the alleged blessing, police said the suspects would make physical contact with the victim and steal the victim's jewelry without their knowledge. The suspects often use rented vehicles to avoid immediate detection from license plate readers. Anyone who may have been a victim of the scams or who may know family or friends who are victims are being asked to contact San Mateo police.
CBS News
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Massive tree topples in San Mateo, crushing several cars; 1 person injured
A huge tree toppled over in San Mateo Wednesday afternoon, crushing a number of cars and completely blocking a roadway. The tree fell along South Railroad Avenue near 9th Avenue in Central San Mateo. The tree went down next to Green Fashion Nursery and smashed into vehicles parked along South Railroad. A San Mateo Police Department spokesperson said one person was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening; it was unknown if the person was taken to a hospital. At least one ambulance was seen at the location, and an independent journalist at the scene reported a child had to be extricated from a vehicle and was taken to a hospital with an unknown condition. A huge tree is seen toppled over onto cars parked on S. Railroad Avenue near 9th Avenue in San Mateo, June 3, 2025. KPIX Police said there were numerous first responders at the scene and urged people to avoid S. Railroad Avenue between 9th and 10th Avenue, as well as areas of S. B Street and S. Claremont Street near S. Railroad Avenue. There was no immediate estimate on when the tree would be cleared. This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in sewer in San Mateo
SAN MATEO, Calif. - On the heels of Mother's Day, some ducklings trapped in a sewer were rescued by Peninsula fire officials this weekend, bringing peace to the mother duck. The San Mateo County Fire Department rescued several ducks after they fell and got stuck in the sewer Saturday afternoon, police said. The whole ordeal was caught on camera as it unfolded on South Claremont Street. Police contacted the fire department, whose officials rescued the ducklings and reunited them with their mother, just "in time for Mother's Day." The Source San Mateo Police Department
