Incident Date and Time: Friday, December 13th, 2024, at approximately 6:00pm
Type of Crime/Incident: Residential Burglary
Location: Unit block of Stern Lane
Suspect Information: Two suspects, unknown further information
Summary:
On December 13th at around 6:00 PM, the homeowners received video alerts indicating unauthorized individuals inside their residence. Unfortunately, the alerts were not reviewed until Saturday, December 14th, when a tree brushing against several windows drew their attention.
The homeowners flagged down officers on Wednesday, December 18th, to report the burglary. Upon investigation, officers conducted a search of the property and observed that several windows had been broken. Miscellaneous items were also reported missing.
This incident is under investigation and no other information is available at this time.
If you live around Stern Lane, 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.