Knife-wielding man arrested in attempted robbery outside San Carlos Taco Bell: deputies

(KRON) — An East Palo Alto man is accused of brandishing a knife in an attempted robbery outside of a Taco Bell in San Carlos on Monday afternoon.

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies were able to quickly locate and arrest the suspect following the incident at 3:30 p.m. in the 200 block of El Camino Real.

The victim told deputies that he was standing outside of the restaurant when the suspect — later identified as Alexis Rincon — walked up to him and “demanded to see his belongings.” When the victim refused, Rincon allegedly pulled out a knife then fled.

The knife believed to be used in the incident was later recovered by investigators, SMCSO said.

Rincon faces several charges, including attempted second-degree robbery, brandishing a deadly weapon and a probation violation, said SMCSO.

Anyone with additional information on this case is encouraged to call the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office at (650) 363-4911 or leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-547-2700.