Incident Date and Time: Monday, December 16th, 2024, at 7:23pm.
Type of Crime/Incident: Residential Burglary
Location: Unit Block of Almendral Avenue
Suspect Information: Suspects outstanding
Summary:
On December 16th, at 7:27pm, officers arrived at the unit block of Almendral Avenue in Atherton. Four suspects in hooded sweatshirts had been seen on camera inside the residence, which prompted the homeowner to call 911. This incident is under investigation and no other information is available at this time.
If you live in the area of Almendral Avenue, please check your surveillance video and report any possible leads to the Atherton Police Department at 650-688-6500.
SAFETY TIPS:
Keep all doors and windows locked, even when you are home.
When you are not home, making it appear that someone is home by keeping lights on,
installing light timers, leaving on the TV or a radio.
Install exterior lighting.
Do not keep valuables in your master 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).
Schedule a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) review of your
home by, one of our specially trained CPTED officers, by calling us at 650-688-6500.