On October 22nd, at 9:46pm, the Atherton Police Department responded to the report of a subject breaking into a construction site on the unit block of Santiago Avenue. Three suspects were identified but no arrests have been made at this time. This incident is under investigation and no further information is available.
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.