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An Atherton Police Department car at a stop sign. Embarcadero Media file photo.

Someone broke into a home on the unit block of Almendral Avenue on Friday morning, Feb. 16, Atherton police reported on Friday afternoon. This is the second reported burglary in town in 24 hours; police reported that someone burglarized a home on Austin Avenue on Thursday evening, Feb. 15.

At about 9:19 a.m., the Almendral Avenue homeowners reported the burglary, which happened some time in the past week.

The suspects entered the residence by smashing a rear glass door, according to a police news bulletin. The take is unknown at this time, police said.

Both incidents are under investigation.

Police are asking residents of the streets to check your surveillance video and report any possible leads to the Atherton Police Department at 650-688-6500.

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Angela Swartz was The Almanac's editor from 2023 until 2025. She joined The Almanac as a reporter in 2018. She previously reported on youth and education, and the towns of Atherton, Portola Valley and...

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  1. Is anyone considering we have either the wrong police strategy or the wrong police chief in place? Or is that just an “emperor has no clothes” topic that cannot be discussed?

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