Police Calls Police Calls (March 24, 2004)

This information is from the Atherton and Menlo Park police departments and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Under the law, people charged with offenses are considered innocent until convicted.

Atherton

Vandalism: Graffiti spray-painted on benches, first block of Edge Road, March 15.

Fraud: Identity theft, 100 block Glenwood Avenue, March 12.

Burglaries: Laptop computer and sports prints stolen from Menlo College, 1000 block El Camino Real, March 15. Rear license plate stolen, 1000 block El Camino Real, March 15.

Auto burglaries: Digital camera, chainsaw and tools stolen, 100 block Atherton Avenue, March 12. Stereo stolen, Menlo-Atherton High School, March 15. Personal items stolen, 1000 block El Camino Real, March 15.

Grand theft:
** Someone stole a Ford Mustang from a parking lot at Menlo-Atherton High School on or before March 16. The vehicle was found and there are six suspects in custody.
** Alfaro Landscaping reported that someone stole a hedge trimmer and leaf blower from the first block of Ralston Road on March 18.

Petty thefts: Bicycle stolen, Menlo-Atherton High School, March 12.

Menlo Park

Spousal abuse: Verbal argument, 500 block Hamilton Avenue, March 15.

Battery: Shannon Brooks, 18, was arrested in the 1100 block of Alpine Road on March 12 on charges of striking his ex-girlfriend in the leg and was booked into county jail.

Hit-and-run: A parked car was sideswiped in the 1100 block of Madera Avenue on March 12.

Fraud: Identity theft, 800 block Coleman Avenue, March 13. Customer left Generation Nails nail salon without paying, 700 block Willow Road, March 14. Bad check passed, 1300 block Woodland Avenue, March 15.

Vandalism: Vehicle keyed twice, 1000 block Henderson Avenue, March 14.

Burglaries: Money stolen from cash register, 500 block Santa Cruz Avenue, March 16. Lockers burglarized in Fitness 101 men's locker room, 100 block Scott Drive, March 18.

Vehicle thefts: Vehicle stolen, 1300 block Chilco Street, March 15.

Auto burglaries: DVD and stereo stolen, 100 block Carlton Avenue, March 12.

Grand theft: Laptop stolen from office, 4100 block Bohannon Drive, March 17.

Petty thefts: Two Trek bicycles stolen, 100 block E. Creek Drive, March 15. Wallet stolen, 1300 block Crane Street, March 16. Cell phone stolen, 2100 block Santa Cruz Avenue, March 17. Wood taken from construction site, 300 block Sharon Park Drive, March 17.

Woodside

Vandalism:
** Someone threw numerous eggs onto the hood of a parked vehicle in the 100 block of Glenwood Avenue on March 11.
** Someone was spinning "donuts" in a vehicle on the unimproved dirt area at Canada College on March 13.

Burglaries: Jewelry stolen from residence, 700 block West California Way, March 10. Jewelry stolen from residence, 600 block Woodside Drive, March 11.

Grand theft: Items stolen from construction site, 100 block of Northbridge Lane, March 15.

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