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
Burglary reports:
Construction equipment stolen, first block of Stockbridge Avenue, March 31.Auto burglary report: Cash and credit cards stolen, Winchester Drive, April 1.
Grand theft reports:
• Mailbox post stolen, James Avenue, April 1.
• Saxophone stolen and recovered in Mountain View dumpster, Atherton Avenue, April 2.
• Package delivered possibly stolen, 200 block of Camino Al Lago, April 5.
Menlo Park
Burglary reports:
• Residence ransacked, 1300 block of Willow Road, April 1.
• Two Fairfield residents arrested on charges of breaking into newspaper vending machines, 600 block of Santa Cruz Avenue, 7:30 a.m. April 2.
• Property stolen from classroom, Belle Haven School at 415 Ivy Drive, April 3.
Grand theft reports:
• Outdoor camera stolen, 1100 block of Chrysler Drive, March 31.
• Jewelry worth $700 stolen, 1900 block of Santa Cruz Avenue, April 5.
Auto burglary reports: Two vehicles broken into and property stolen, 1500 block of San Antonio Avenue, April 4.
Fraud reports:
• Identity theft, 300 block of Hamilton Avenue and Henderson Place, March 31 and April 4.
Child abuse report: 700 block of Willow Road, April 4.
Woodside
Burglary report:
• Chainsaw and leaf blower stolen and vehicles damaged at business, Canada Road and Jefferson Avenue, March 30.
• Resident woke up to discover someone in black gloves outside trying open second-story window and who left when resident said “hello,” 900 block of Mountain Home Road, April 1.
• Cash stolen as suspect ran away after being spotted by resident who had been taking a shower, 90 block of Stadler Road, April 1.
Theft report: Keys and a purse stolen from unlocked vehicle, 400 block of Summit Springs Road, April 1.
Portola Valley
Fraud report: Resident discovered unauthorized credit account in his name, 800 block of Portola Road, April 2.
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