Residents of the Hillsborough neighborhood received an unexpected jolt when an intruder was discovered asleep in a home on Parrott Drive. The Hillsborough Police Department (HPD), alongside San Mateo Police, responded to a call from a concerned homeowner who found an adult female resting unauthorized in their guest bedroom this morning.
According to a social media post from the Hillsborough Police Department, the call came in at approximately 9:30 a.m. following a disturbance heard by the homeowner at around 4:00 a.m., including a woman screaming. This detail was not reported until the intrusion was discovered. Upon the homeowner's retreat from the property, law enforcement arrived, promptly established a secure perimeter, and deployed a Lemur drone from Brinc Drones for interior surveillance.
At approximately 9:30 a.m. today, the Hillsborough Police Department (HPD) responded to a report of an unknown individual inside a residence in the 1000 block of Parrott Drive. The homeowner contacted authorities after discovering an adult female asleep in a guest bedroom. The… pic.twitter.com/xFuXQze2Zu
— Hillsborough PD (CA) (@HillsboroughPD) March 14, 2025
Engagement with the woman, initially uncooperative, featured Crisis Intervention-Trained officers utilizing communication and de-escalation techniques. "Following a period of calm and constructive communication, she voluntarily complied with officers’ instructions," allowing for a peaceful and incident-free detainment, as stated in the Hillsborough PD's message.
The woman was taken into custody without injuries to herself or responding officers. She has since been placed on a psychiatric hold for assessment, and the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case for any potential criminal charges.
