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 report: Two cyclists arrested on charges of possession of stolen property, 200 block of Atherton Ave., Dec. 27.MENLO PARK
Fraud reports:• Bad checks discovered, 300 block of Middlefield Road and 600 block of Santa Cruz Ave., Dec. 21.
• Resident’s name used to create unauthorized bank accounts, 100 block of Durham St., Dec. 21.
Burglary reports:
• Residential break-in but nothing taken, 200 block of Willow Road, Dec. 21.
• 500 block of Willow Road, Dec. 22.
• Laptop computer worth $2,000 and gift cards worth $350 stolen from business, 900 block of Santa Cruz Ave., Dec. 26.
Robbery report: Man stole alcohol and threatened witness with bodily harm, 700 block of Menlo Ave., Dec. 27.
Grand theft reports:
• 1000 block of Wallea Drive, Dec. 22.
• Jewelry worth several thousand dollars stolen, 1300 block of Hollyburne Ave., Dec. 22.
• Laptop computer worth $1,500 stolen from business, 2100 block of Sand Hill Road, Dec. 26.
• Credit cards and other property stolen from vehicle, 200 block of Arden Road, Dec. 27.
Stolen vehicle reports:
• Green 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe stolen, 200 block of Linfield Drive, Dec. 23.
• White Ford Aspire stolen, 1100 block of Madera Ave., Dec. 27.
Child protective services report: Possible abuse case, 800 block of Fremont St., Dec. 26.
WOODSIDE
Burglary reports:• Laptop computer and bag, purse, digital camera, credit card and about 20 blank checks stolen from vehicle via smashed side window, 1000 block of Portola Road, Dec. 19.
• Computer and $300 leather jacket stolen from locked principal’s office, Woodside High School at 199 Churchill Ave., Dec. 21.
LADERA
Burglary report: Purse stolen after vehicle break-in, Alpine Road and Piers Lane, Dec. 24.Battery report: Resident cited and released after using pepper spray on driver who was legally parking vehicle in front of resident’s house, 100 block of Balsamina Way, Dec. 22.
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