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Top 5 From the Los Altos Police Log: Thursday, August 18

A vandalism and three accidents highlight the day's report.

1. Vandalism Report: 8:42 a.m., Thursday, August 18; S. San Antonio Road and Hillview Avenue; report taken.  

2. Non-Injury Accidents:

- 9:41 a.m., Thursday, August 18; El Camino Real and Los Altos Avenue; officer assisted with names exchange. 

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- 2:59 p.m., Thursday, August 18; S. El Monte and Foothill Expressway; report taken. 

- 5:40 p.m., Thursday, August 18; W. Edith Avenue and University Avenue; no report taken.  

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3. Suspicious Person/Vehicle Reports

- Suspicious Person: 5:09 p.m., Thursday, August 18; 260 block of State Street; report taken. 

- Suspicious Vehicle: 7:24 a.m., Thursday, August 18; 1400 block of Miramonte Avenue; officer responded and assisted. 

4. Identity Theft: 6:02 p.m., Thursday, August 18; 2100 block of Via Escalara; officer cleared, no report taken. 

5. Animal Call: report of dogs off leash; 6:23 a.m., Thursday, August 18; 700 block of Berry Avenue; officer responded and advised of municipal code. 

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