Police Calls Police Calls (September 22, 2004)

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 reports: Computer stolen, 1000 block of El Camino Real, September 16.

Possible mountain lion incidents: Large paw prints found, Tuscaloosa Avenue, September 10; police -- using a thermal imaging device -- spotted a large animal moving slowly and methodically along the fence line, first block of Melanie Lane, about 2:40 a.m. September 12;
resident's dog chased a large animal away after the animal jumped on and shattered the patio table, 100 block of Glenwood Avenue, about 9:30 p.m. September 15.

Menlo Park

Burglary reports: Roofing supplies and equipment stolen from residential yard, 900 block of O'Brien Drive, September 10; breaking and entering attempt, 600 block of Oak Grove Avenue, September 13.

Grand-theft reports: Golf clubs stolen, 2300 block of Tioga Drive, September 11;
office items missing, 2700 block of Sand Hill Road, September 14;
stereo stolen, 400 block of Ivy Drive, September 15;
gardening equipment stolen, 600 block of Oak Grove Avenue, September 15;
tool box set stolen, 700 block of Coleman Avenue, September 15.

Woodside

Grand-theft reports: Surveillance camera stolen, 700 block of Woodside Road, August 31.

Possible mountain lion incident: Reported sighting, 700 block of Canada Road, September 4.

Portola Valley

Burglary reports: Miscellaneous items stolen, 200 block of Nathhorst Avenue, September 1;
purse stolen, 5000 block of Alpine Road, September 12.

Ladera

Burglary reports: Wine valued at $18,200 stolen from John's Liquors, 3100 block of Alpine Road, September 2.

Grand-theft reports: Wedding ring and diamond necklace stolen, 100 block of Balsamina Way, September 10.

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