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An Atherton Police Department police car near El Camino Real. Embarcadero Media file photo.

There were break-ins at two homes in Atherton on the Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, according to a police news bulletin, the latest in a string of burglaries in town in the last month. There have been seven so far this year, according to Atherton Police Cmdr. Dan Larsen.

One took place on the 200 block of Oak Grove Avenue and the second was on the 100 block of Encinal Avenue.

The incidents are under investigation.  

Menlo Park is also experiencing a burglary spree, specifically in the Sharon Heights neighborhood.

Police ask residents who live nearby to check their 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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