Palo Alto Police are investigating a case from last Thursday morning where two suspects, one of whom was armed with a gun, stole cash and a laptop from a victim’s residence. The victim was not physically injured. The suspects are unknown and at large. On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at around 1:30 a.m., the Palo […]
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Three Women Pepper Spray Macy’s Security Guard
Palo Alto Police have arrested three female suspects for robbery and weapons charges after they struck and pepper sprayed a loss prevention officer during a theft at the Stanford Shopping Center last Tuesday night. On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at around 7:30 p.m., Palo Alto Police received a report of a robbery involving pepper spray […]
Four Teens Rob Woman at Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto Police have arrested four male teenagers for robbing a woman at Stanford Shopping Center Monday night. On Monday, April 4, 2022 at around 6:00 p.m., the police dispatch center received a report of a carjacking that had just occurred at the Stanford Shopping Center. The preliminary investigation revealed that a female in her […]
Former HP Manager Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Fraud
OAKLAND – Former HP Planning Manager Shelbee Szeto plead guilty Thursday in court to charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and a related tax charge in a scheme to defraud her former employer out of more than five million dollars, announced United States Attorney Stephanie Hinds and Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Special Agent in […]
Woman Has Cell Phone Stolen Out of Her Hand
Palo Alto police are investigating an incident from Monday morning where two suspects stole a cell phone from a victim’s hand as they ran past her on a sidewalk, then jumped into a getaway car and fled. The victim was not physically injured. The suspects are unknown and at large. On Monday, March 14, 2022, […]
Shoplifter With $19,000 in Merchandise Arrested in Palo Alto
Palo Alto Police arrested a San Francisco woman this weekend with more than $19,000 in stolen property in the trunk of her car after she shoplifted more than $1600 of clothing from a retailer at Stanford Shopping Center. On Saturday, February 26, 2022, at about 4:34 p.m., officers responded to Victoria’s Secret at Stanford Shopping […]
Two Shoplifters at Victoria’s Secret in Stanford Arrested
PALT ALTO – A prompt call from a Victoria’s Secret store at Stanford Shopping Center led to the arrest of two organized retail theft suspects from Southern California. Police recovered more than $18,000 worth of suspected stolen property from multiple retailers. The suspects were both booked into jail. On Thursday, February 10, 2022, at about 6:43 […]
San Jose Man Charged With String of ATM Burglaries
A San Jose man has been charged with 20 commercial burglaries, in which he and accomplices often used a saw to break into and cart away entire cash-filled ATMs from businesses. Charles Edward Hastings has also been charged with committing multiple acts of felony vandalism in connection with the burglaries. These crimes occurred in six […]
5 Robbers Hit Jewelry Store in San Bruno
For the second time in a week, a jewelry store was hit by robbers at The Shops in Tanforan mall in San Bruno. On Tuesday evening, at 6:52 p.m., San Bruno Police Officers responded to a jewelry store inside the mall on the report of a robbery. Responding Officers learned that a group of five […]
Smash and Grab Sneaker Store Robber Charged With Theft
A “smash and grab” robber who invaded a high-end sneaker store in Santa Clara multiple times late last year faces prison if convicted of charges filed last week by Santa Clara District Attorney. Gregory Jefferson, 19, was arrested in his Pittsburgh home in January. Inside the home, Santa Clara police found 30 boxes of luxury […]
Santa Clara Police Arrest Package Thief
On Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) responded to a package theft incident on the 3000 block of Toomey Place. In this case, the victim was notified by the delivery service that a package arrived. The victim went to the front porch and noticed the package was […]
Two Women Robbed at Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last week at the Stanford Shopping Center, where the suspect took purses from two women dining together. There were no physical injuries and the suspect remains at large. On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at about 2:47 p.m., police dispatch received a call reporting an armed […]