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2 Palo Alto Residents Followed Into Home, Robbed At Gunpoint

PALO ALTO (CBS SF) -- Police in East Palo Alto were searching for two armed men who followed residents into their home on Wednesday morning and robbed them at gunpoint.

As the victims were returning to their home in the 100 block of Jasmine Way at about 11:50 a.m., two suspects wearing masks followed them inside, according to East Palo Alto police.

One of the men was carrying a handgun.

The suspects stole cash and jewelry and fled the area, police said.

No one was injured.

Both suspects were described as Hispanic men with average builds.

Both were wearing black hoodies with the hoods up and masks.

Anyone with information about the crime was asked to call East Palo Alto police at (650) 321-1112. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call (650) 409-6792.

(Copyright 2012 by CBS San Francisco and Bay City News Service. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

 

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