Menlo Oaks Suspicious Vehicle Report

Summary of Notable Incidents — May 13, 2026 (Last 24 Hours)

• Scooter Pursuit & Drug Arrest (East Palo Alto, 08:30–08:44 AM): Subject on scooter evaded police, pursued westbound on Euclid, then west on University near Donahoe. Apprehended on overpass. Subject had H&S charges (drug-related), multiple warrants, expired ID, and multiple aliases. Code 4.
• Aggressive Person at Store (Atherton, ~10:33 AM): Individual in Xfinity shirt aggressively knocking and ringing doorbell at store on ECR. Possibly departed in red utility truck.
• Vehicle with Stolen/Lost Plate (Menlo Park, 12:29 PM): Mercedes stopped with missing front plate, showing as lost/stolen from recently recovered vehicle (Fremont PD). Actual vehicle likely a Hyundai.
• Domestic Disturbance with Knife Mention (Menlo Park, 12:37–12:45 PM): Roommate harassing resident's father, language barrier. Knife mentioned during call. Subject no longer in possession of knife per final update. Last prior contact (May 9) was welfare check, code 4.
• Attempted Vehicle Theft—Domestic (East Palo Alto, 10:13 AM): Ex-partner attempted to steal vehicle at 1079 Garden (Light Tree Apartments), broke windshield wipers. Subject in apartment. Parties separated.
• Missing Person Report (East Palo Alto, 12:33 PM): Eric reported missing for 4 days, last heard from unknown. Palo Alto PD already conducted welfare check at 239 Gardenia Way (unable to locate). RP waiting at EPAPD with report.

False Alarms: Panic alarm (property keypad malfunction), prowler report (turned out to be resident's roommate).

No direct activity reported on Berkeley Ave, Coleman Ave, or immediate Menlo Oaks area during this period.

Analysis unavailable.

Notable Incidents and Community Safety Summary (May 13, 2026)

• Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest (East Palo Alto): A subject on a scooter fled from officers near East Bayshore and Euclid. After a brief pursuit toward the University Avenue overpass, the individual was detained and found to have multiple warrants, H&S charges, and a criminal protective order.
• Attempted Vehicle Theft (East Palo Alto): An incident occurred at the Light Tree Apartments (1805 East Bayshore) where a suspect attempted to steal a vehicle and broke a windshield wiper. The incident was linked to a domestic dispute and a violation of a restraining order.
• Aggressive Solicitor (Atherton): A resident near El Camino Real reported a male wearing an "Xfinity" shirt who was aggressively banging on doors and ringing doorbells. The subject reportedly left the area in a red utility truck.
• Student Safety Alert (East Palo Alto): Increased patrols were requested for Ravenswood Middle School following reports of two separate incidents in recent days where students were assaulted.
• Suspicious Activity (East Palo Alto): Six individuals were reported looking into vehicles near Joel Davis Park (Tate St). Upon contact by police, the subjects claimed they were looking for money hidden in the area as part of a social media trend.
• Reckless Driving (Menlo Park): Multiple reports were made regarding a green Toyota Prius driving erratically, speeding, and tailgating other vehicles near Bayfront Expressway and Willow Road.
• Suspicious Person Report (East Palo Alto): Police responded to McNair Street for a report of an unauthorized male entering a garage. The situation was determined to be a "Code 4" after officers confirmed the individual was a resident's roommate.
• Weapon Disturbance (Menlo Park): Officers responded to a disturbance involving a roommate brandishing a knife. The scene was secured and determined to be a civil issue after the weapon was discarded.