South San Francisco, CA June 26, 2015 Press Release City of Pacifica
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
On June 23, 2015 at approximately 6:00 PM, members of the Pacifica Police Department were dispatched to the parking lot of Linda Mar Beach on the report of a female attacking a male with a large knife. Arriving officers located the victim who said a female suspect and a male suspect had been parked next to him in the parking lot. A verbal argument began between the male victim and a male suspect. The argument then turned into a physical fight. During the fight, a female suspect joined the altercation and began swinging a large hunting knife in a threatening manner. The male victim sustained minor lacerations due to the fight.
Prior to police arrival, the female suspect and the male suspect fled from the scene and were last seen running onto Linda Mar Beach. Several officers began checking the beach in an attempt to locate the suspects. Officers were able to locate the female on the beach and take her into custody without incident. The knife was also located.
The female was identified as 33 year-old Cynthia Diaz of South San Francisco. The male suspect was not located, but efforts are being made to identify him. Diaz was booked into the San Mateo County Jail on 245 PC (Assault with a Deadly Weapon) and 417 PC (Brandishing a Weapon).
The investigation is on-going at this time. Refer to case #15-2180 Daniel Steidle Interim Chief of Police Contact: Captain Joe Spanheimer Pacifica Police Department 2075 Coast Highway Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7314 spanheimerj@pacificapolice.org Scenic Pacifica Incorporated Nov. 22, 1957 C