Incident Date and Time: Between Friday, October 24, 2025, and Monday, October 27, 2025
Type of Crime/Incident: Attempted Residential Burglary
Location: Unit Block of Faxon Forest Rd
Suspect Information: Suspect(s) outstanding
Summary:
On October 27, 2025, Atherton Police officers were dispatched to an attempted residential burglary that occurred sometime between Friday, October 24, 2025 and Monday, October 27, 2025 in the unit block of Faxon Forest Rd in Atherton. The suspect(s) attempted to gain entry into the residence by attempting to smash multiple glass windows/doors. At this time, we do not have any suspect(s) or suspect vehicle information.
This incident is under investigation, and no other information is available at this time.
If you live in the area of Faxon Forest Rd, 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.