Atherton police are investigating two home burglaries that occurred about an hour apart on Saturday night, Oct. 25, in addition to one attempted burglary.
One burglary occurred between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Faxon Road. An unknown number of suspects entered by smashing a side door, according to the Atherton Police Department. The department said it does not immediately know what was taken.
On Monday, Atherton police officers were dispatched to a different home on Faxon Forest Road after a resident reported that someone attempted to smash multiple doors and windows sometime over the weekend.
The other burglary occurred at approximately 10:21 p.m. on Mulberry Lane and entered through an unlocked rear door. Police said no items were reported as missing.
The incidents are under investigation and police do not have a description of the suspects or vehicles involved. Police did not say whether they believe the incidents are related.
The Atherton Police Department asks residents in the area to check surveillance footage and report possible leads to the department at 650-688-6500.
POLICE SAFETY TIPS
The Atherton Police Department has issued the following safety tips for residents:
- Schedule a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design review of your home at 650-688-6500.
- Keep all doors and windows locked, even when you are home.
- When you are not home, make it appear that someone is home by keeping lights on, installing light timers, and leaving on the TV or a radio.
- Install exterior lighting.
- Do not keep valuables in your primary bedroom as this area is a common target of burglars.
- Keep valuables well-hidden and consider using a safe bolted to the floor and/or wall.
- Keep valuables out of your car and lock your car doors.
- Install an alarm system and security cameras (strongly consider having your alarm system monitored for free by our PD Dispatch Center by calling 650-688-6500).
In September, the Atherton Police Department reported a potential spike in burglaries but later clarified that the spike was due to two burglaries on the same day. At the time, the department announced it would be increasing patrol staffing during common times for burglaries. It also hosted a “community safety and security” meeting on Oct. 23 to advise residents about steps they can take to keep Atherton safe.
Atherton has had a total of three burglaries in October. It has had 15 burglaries year to date compared to 26 from January 2024 to October 2024.
Editor’s Note: This story was updated after the Atherton Police Department reported an attempted burglary.
