Atherton Police

Menlo-Atherton High School on lockdown for two hours

In response to what Atherton Police Chief Steve McCulley labeled a "swatting call," Atherton police initiated a lockdown at Menlo-Atherton High School on Tuesday afternoon

by Linda Hubbard
on April 6, 2021

Atherton Police Department’s annual toy drive is underway

Join the Atherton Police Activities League and Police Officers Association and support the 2020 Selby Lane School Toy Drive. Drop off unwrapped items at Atherton

by Contributed Content
on November 21, 2020

Wednesday is busy day for local law enforcement

On Wednesday, October 7, at approximately 7:21 p.m., Menlo Park police officers responded to a hit-and-run collision at the intersection of Willow Road and Hamilton

by Contributed Content
on October 8, 2020

String of auto burglaries in Atherton over past few days

Between the dates of 09/22/2020 and 09/25/2020, three auto burglaries occurred at three different locations: Stevenson Lane (near Atherton Avenue), Elena Avenue, and Watkins Avenue.

by Linda Hubbard
on September 27, 2020

Man and a woman arrested in burglary of Atherton home

On 08/06/2020, at approximately 2:24 pm, Atherton Police Officers responded to Parker Avenue (near Stockbridge Avenue) on the report of a residential burglary. In summary,

by Contributed Content
on August 7, 2020

Burglar steals wallet from Atherton home in the middle of the night

An unknown suspect climbed through a master bedroom window to gain entry into the home on Gresham Lane in Atherton early Wednesday morning (2:30 am).

by Contributed Content
on July 29, 2020

Burglary suspect arrested after being discover in James Avenue residence in Atherton

Yesterday morning (03/12/2020), a resident living on James Avenue (near Heather Drive) returned to her home mid-morning with two real estate agents. When the resident

by Contributed Content
on March 13, 2020

Two women robbed while walking on Park Lane in Atherton

On Wedesday, March 3 at approximately 12:15 pm, an armed robbery occurred on Park Lane between Santiago Avenue and Elena Avenue. In summary, the two

by Contributed Content
on March 4, 2020

Mail thefts continue in Atherton – police urge residents to take precautions

In the early morning hours of March 1st, 2020 numerous mail thefts occurred in Atherton. The Atherton Police Department is warning residents to secure their

by Contributed Content
on March 1, 2020

Atherton police increasing traffic & bicycle enforcement on Middlefield Rd. in February

For the month of February, the Atherton Police Department will increase traffic and bicycle enforcement efforts. In 2019, there were seven bicycle versus vehicle collisions

by Contributed Content
on February 1, 2020