Police calls: 8 hit and runs, 6 burglaries, 15 arrests

The following list captures recent reports of crimes made to Palo Alto police for the week of Aug. 12 – 18. Details can be found in the Palo Alto police blotter.

Arrests

Total people arrested — 15

Violence Related

500 Pasteur Drive, 7/29 at 11:31 p.m. Battery — simple

Waverley Street, 8/16 at 10:13 p.m. Battery — simple

University Avenue, 7/26 9:15 a.m. Sexual assault

Alma Street, 8/14 at 8:59 a.m. Domestic violence

Theft Related

Burglary — 6

Credit card forgery — 1

Fraud — 1

Grand theft — 3

Shoplifting — 3

Theft undefined

Alcohol or Drug Related

Drinking in public — 1

Driving under the influence — 5

Under influence of drugs — 1

Vehicle Related

Auto recovery — 2

Driving w/ suspended license — 1

Display unlawful registration — 3

Hit and run — 8

Parking/driving violation — 1

Theft from auto — 1

Theft of vehicle parts — 6

Vehicle accident/injury — 6

Vehicle accident/involving bus — 1

Vehicle accident/no injury — 1

Vehicle accident/prop. damage — 1

Miscellaneous

Animal cruelty/kill — 1

Courtesy report — 3

False police report — 1

Found property — 3

Indecent exposure — 1

Lost property — 1

Medical assist — 1

Mental health evaluation — 1

Missing person — 1

Outside assist — 1

Outside warrant arrest — 3

Suspicious circumstances — 4

Threats — 1

Vandalism — 3

Voided case — 1

Warrant arrest — 1