Crime & Safety
Top 5 From The Los Altos Police Log: Dec. 23 – 26
A desk dumped on a lawn, animal rescue, and a felony warrant arrest kept police busy over the holiday weekend.
The following is provided by the Los Altos Police Department. Mapped incidents reflect block number only to protect the privacy of residents. Where arrests are mentioned, they do not indicate convictions.
Illegal dumping
Dec. 23: Police responded to a call about a desk dumped on a front lawn in the 400 block of Casita Way. Report taken. 6:41 p.m.
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Animal rescue
Dec. 24: Police responded to a report of a dog stuck in a creek near the 900 block of Parma Way. Officers assisted in freeing the dog. 11:25 p.m.
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Suspicious person
Dec. 25: Police responded to a report of a suspicious person seen on the 400 block of University Avenue. Officers were unable to locate the subject. 3:15 p.m.
Felony warrant
Dec. 26: A subject with an outstanding felony warrant was taken into police custody in the 1400 block of Wessex Avenue. Subject was booked into jail. 3:05 p.m.
Traffic collision
Dec. 26: Police responded to a traffic collision with minor injuries at Fremont Avenue and A Street. Report taken. 4:20 p.m.