Crime

Three suspects arrested in string of burglaries in Menlo Park

On Friday morning (3/20/15) around 10:00 am, an alert resident called police regarding a suspicious vehicle in the area of Bay Laurel Drive and Olive Street in

by Contributed Content
on March 20, 2015

Burglary suspect who targeted small restaurants and cafes arrested by MPPD

Between November 2014 and February 2015, several businesses, including Café Zoe, Jan’s Deli, Menlo BBQ, Galata Bistro, Mardini’s, and Cool Cafe were burglarized. The suspect

by Contributed Content
on February 10, 2015

Menlo Park Police Department reports service and crime statistics for 2014

Two years ago, the Menlo Park community was facing rising gang crime and shootings in the Belle Haven neighborhood. At that time, the City made

by Contributed Content
on January 28, 2015

Owner of Menalto Cleaners arrested – charged with 40 felony counts

The Menlo Park Police Department issued an arrest warrant this morning for the owner of Menalto Cleaners, Edwin Gary Smith, 63. The warrant is for 40 felony

by Contributed Content
on January 14, 2015

Menlo Park scam alert: Crooks posing as Google employees

Reports the Menlo Park Police Department: "There is a new scam going around and it has to do with Google Adsense Accounts. Crooks posing as

by Linda Hubbard
on December 3, 2014

MPPD releases names in officer-involved shooting

The Menlo Park Police Department released the following statement this afternoon: "In an effort to provide the public with pertinent information regarding the officer-involved shooting,

by Contributed Content
on November 14, 2014

Suspect identified in the Menlo Park police officer-involved shooting yesterday in Menlo Park

The suspect who was shot and killed by a Menlo Park police officer yesterday near Willow Place has been identified by the San Mateo Coroner’s

by Contributed Content
on November 12, 2014

MPPD investigating credit card fraud at Menalto Cleaners in Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park

In September 2014, the Menlo Park Police Department was advised of an alleged large scale theft by credit card fraud at a local business. This

by Contributed Content
on October 9, 2014

Atherton man, Menlo Park woman arrested as suspects related to recent home burglaries and auto thefts

On August 2, 2014 at approximately 2:oo pm, Menlo Park police officers were conducting follow up investigation into recent burglaries that occurred in Menlo Park.

by Contributed Content
on August 3, 2014

Menlo Park Police Department releases crime statistics for first half of 2014

The Menlo Park Police Department announced that there was a significant reduction in crime in the City of Menlo Park during the first six months of

by Contributed Content
on July 20, 2014