Menlo Oaks Suspicious Vehicle Report

Notable Incidents (Past 24 Hours)

• Attempted Assault – Jul 02, 7:36 PM at Mellow Barbecue (555 Willow Road, Menlo Park). Suspect attempted to strike elderly male but missed. Described as white male, ~5'5", thin frame, wearing white beanie and black jacket with gray shorts. Walks with a limp. Video footage available. (Case #1413)
• Suspicious Van Break-In Attempt – Jul 03, 2:22 AM at 1281 Mills Street (Menlo Park). Large white Ford van with alarm triggered; occupant heard lights/activity but could not see inside. Officers found no signs of forced entry.
• Possible Unauthorized Entry – Jul 03, 2:33 AM at 65 Maple (Atherton). Homeowner checked camera feed and found cat (previously locked inside) now outside. Door appeared open but no broken windows. Likely false alarm, but entry concern noted.
• Multi-Subject Incident with Flight – Jul 03, 12:30–1:20 AM near Light Tree Apartments and Home Depot (East Palo Alto). Multiple suspects fled from officers; one pursued into creek, one detained. Restraining order violations and outstanding subject involved.
• Restraining Order Violation – Jul 02, 9:50 PM at 1161 Willow Road (Menlo Park). Subject violated protective order, took victim's driver's license, had outstanding warrants. Subject fled before arrival.
• Unattended Child Safety Issue – Jul 03, 7:29+ AM near East Bay Shore/Fulgus Avenue (East Palo Alto). 8-year-old girl found alone in pajamas, appearing mute or heavily medicated. Later identified as left unsupervised in apartment in care of unrelated adult with criminal history while mother went to store.
• Unauthorized Encampment – Jul 02, 12:47 PM at 1115 Willow Road (Menlo Park). Three males in long-term (months) unauthorized encampment in fenced area.

Geographic Clusters
Willow Road corridor shows repeated activity (assault, vandalism, restraining order violation, encampment). Alberni Street and East Bay Shore areas in East Palo Alto see recurring family disputes and welfare concerns.

No major vehicle pursuits or thefts in monitored area during this period.

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