Residents of Atherton's Isabella Ave were shaken after a burglary last Saturday within their neighborhood's tranquil confines. According to the Atherton Police Department, the incident occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., when an unidentified burglar or burglars forcefully entered a home by dismantling a rear door window.
The contents of the property taken during the incident have yet to be cataloged by the authorities. Currently, no suspects have been apprehended in connection with the burglary. The police department calls on anyone with surveillance footage from the area to step forward with potential leads. The investigation into the burglary is ongoing, with police urging community members to contact them with any information at 650-688-6500. In the meantime, the public has been urged to remain vigilant and to adopt exhaustive security measures to deter potential future incidents.
In light of the break-in, the Atherton Police Department released a set of safety tips to help residents fortify their homes against intruders; these include keeping doors and windows locked consistently, utilizing light timers and exterior lighting, hiding valuables preferably in anchored safes, and not leaving valuables visible in cars. The police also recommend installing an alarm system and offer a service to monitor these systems through the department's dispatch center.
