At least one solicitor was always ahead of police, and Monday brought reports of abandoned vehicles and strollers, alike. Los Altos Police were also on the lookout for the suspect in the Foothill armed robbery.
The suspect was wearing a black-zippered hooded sweatshirt, with the hood up. He appeared to be 18-20 years old, 5'6" tall, weighing 160-180 pounds, of slender build, medium-light complexion, and had no facial hair or noticeable tattoos or jew
The suspect was found with property from three Palo Alto homes she cleaned, and may have been stealing from homes from Los Altos, Mountain View, San Carlos, San Mateo and Redwood City, as well.
A $20,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest. One suspect is in custody, but another is on the loose and is considered dangerous.
The Los Altos Police log for Friday, Nov. 16 to Sunday, Nov. 18, also show loose dogs galore, and several fender-benders, downtown and beyond.
A Foothill spokesman called the incident a 'very strange crime' because the hold-up on the heavily traveled footbridge between the gymnasium and the main campus was so visible.
The Los Altos Police log also shows a missing person report and frustrations with bad parking behind the high school.
The Los Altos Police log for Nov. 14 includes a citation for driving on a suspended license.
The Los Altos Police log for Nov. 13 shows three non-injury accidents, a report of a threatening phone calle, and a gas leaf blower incident, as well.
The Los Altos Police log from the weekend also showed a traffic collisions with injuries, illegal dumping returns to Woodland Acres and the Highlands.
The Los Altos Police log for Nov. 8 makes one thing clear: Catalytic converters are valuable and cars parked in the street or a driveway are vulnerable.
Driving when feeling sleepy is as dangerous as driving while drunk, the California Highway Patrol says.
The Los Altos Police log for Nov. 7 showed citations for a DUI and driving on a suspended license, a few fender-benders, a parking complaints around town, including a few disputes that prompted 911 .
Residences from Kensington to Palo Alto to Los Altos believed are to have been burgled by the pair.
Witnesses said they saw a man asking for directions back to the retreat center but he failed to appear at church service at noon Sunday.
Out-of-town females allegedly caught with $190 worth of merchandise.
The Los Altos Police log for November 1 had a non-injury accident and suspicious vehicle and persons reports.
The Los Altos Police department log for Oct. 30-31 showed more illegal dumping, a car towed at Bullis Charter School, a DUI and more.
Traffic was stopped after a two-vehicle crash Thursday that CHP originally thought was a fatal collision.
Evgenia (Zhenya) Waite, who disappeared Friday evening from her Willow Glen home in San Jose, is back at home with her father.
Courtesy of the California Highway Patrol
Plus, a DUI arrest and another case of illegal dumping in the Highlands neighborhood.
Police dealt with a heavy volume of calls Thursday.
Police calls range through a potpourri of situations for officers.
An auto burglar broke a car window, mistaking a first-aid kit for a computer case.
The Los Altos Police log for Oct. 22 begs the question: Who's dumping CO2 cartridges in The Highlands and Woodland Acres?
The second and third illegal dumping calls of the week were reported in the Woodland Acres area.
For a brief time, all lanes were blocked after a major-injury crash involving multiple vehicles closed down the freeway at 12:45 a.m. and emergency crews reponded.
The Los Altos Police log for Oct. 18 includes two thefts, an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs ... and more illegal dumping in the Highlands neighborhood.
The Los Altos Police log for Oct. 17 showed an abandoned vehicle was towed, a report of identity theft, and yes, it's election season: a campaign sign was disappeared.
As part of the settlement in a multi-million-dollar sex abuse case, files containing information on thousands of possible crimes were released Thursday.
The Los Altos Police department had a busy Oct. 15, with minor traffic collisions, counseling individuals on sign display, and chasing after dogs.
The Los Altos Police saw two collisions over the weekend, and a small flurry of Be-on-the-Lookout, Oct. 12-14.
Christopher Ryan, whose body was found in a ravine in unincorporated Belmont Hills, Thursday afternoon, was a retired and beloved teacher, New Haven Unified School District officials say.
Christopher Ryan, who was found in a ravine, was a teacher at James Logan High School in Union City, New Haven Unified School District officials say. An autopsy is pending and grief counselors are being made available at school.
The Los Altos Police log for Oct. 3 shows a bike is stolen, another bike is found. And construction, after 9:30 at night, is a no-no.
The Woodside-area collision sent two passengers to the hospital in the solo car collision, and the driver was arrested.
Three buildings had been evacuated near Highway 101 and San Antonio Road Monday afternoon.
The Sunday afternoon shooting caused the victim's car to crash, injuring at least one occupant, on the freeway between Holly Street and Ralston Avenue in Belmont.
A lot is happening downtown to honor the city, but traffic could be a headache unless you plan ahead.