On the evening of February 29th, a residential burglary occurred on the unit block of Fairfax Road.
The incident is currently under investigation and no other information is available at this time. If you live in the area, please check your surveillance cameras and report any possible leads to the Atherton Police Department at (650) 688-6500. Residents are reminded to please be vigilant by setting their security alarms when not home.
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.
