Man broke into Atherton home, ate food while residents were away, police say

The Atherton Police Department arrested 47-year-old Tong Thach on Tuesday, June 10, for allegedly breaking into a home on Lloyden Park Lane.

Thach allegedly entered the home while the residents were away. He ate food from the house, and when the residents returned, they called the police, according to Atherton police Sgt. Jeff Taylor.

Thach ate approximately $20 worth of soda, chips and leftover noodles, Taylor said. The resident did not notice any other items missing. The burglary was unrelated to previous burglaries in the town, according to Taylor.  

Thach was arrested at 4:40 p.m. on suspicion of felony first-degree burglary and transported to a San Mateo County jail. He was arraigned on June 11 and pleaded not guilty to one count of burglary.

The court found probable cause for his arrest, and he was released on supervised own recognizance. His next court hearing is scheduled for July 25, 2025. 

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