Police Blotter: Impersonation, extortion and unlawful paraphernalia

Published Sept. 29, 2026, 12:15 a.m., last updated Sept. 29, 2026, 12:15 a.m.

This report covers incidents from September 20 to September 27 as recorded in the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) bulletin. Learn more about the Clery Act and how The Daily approaches reporting on crime and safety here.

Sunday, September 20

  • Petty theft of a bicycle between June 12 and Sept. 18 was reported at 500 Lasuen Mall.
  • Hit and run collision, property damage (including vehicles) at an unknown time was reported on Sept. 20 at Campus Drive.
  • Grand theft of money, labor and property from a building between Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 was reported at 500 Governors Ave.
  • Petty theft from a motor vehicle between 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. was reported at 300 Santa Teresa St.

Monday, September 21

  • Petty theft between Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 was reported at 500 Escondido Mall.
  • The possession of unlawful paraphernalia between 1:27 p.m. and 2:10 p.m. was reported at Encina Ave and Urban Lane.
  • Petty theft of an electric bicycle between Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 was reported at 600 Campus Drive.

Tuesday, September 22

  • Petty theft (all other larceny) between 12:10 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. was reported at 700 Escondido Road.
  • Arson of a structure/forest land at 6:55 a.m. was reported at Palm Drive and Roth Way.
  • Petty theft of a bicycle between May 18 and Sept. 18 was reported at 400 Arguello Way.
  • Petty theft from a building between 9:40 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. was reported at 700 Serra St.
  • Petty theft of a bicycle between 1:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. was reported at 600 Escondido Road.

Wednesday, September 23

  • Grand theft of an electric bicycle between Sept. 22 and Sept. 23 was reported at 600 Escondido Road.
  • Possession of burglary tools between 1:36 p.m. and 9 p.m. was reported at 600 Escondido Mall.
  • Disorderly conduct and loitering on private property between 1:36 p.m. and 9 p.m. was reported at 600 Escondido MI.
  • The possession of unlawful paraphernalia between 1:36 p.m. and 9 p.m. at 600 Escondido Mall.
  • Burglary from a motor vehicle between Sept. 17 and Sept. 23 was reported at Dudley Lane.
  • Petty theft of a bicycle between 12:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. was reported at 300 Jane Stanford Way.
  • Vandalism (less than $400) between Sept. 21 and Sept. 23 was reported at 700 Serra St.

Thursday, September 24

  • Tampering with a vehicle on Sept. 23 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:14 p.m. was reported at 500 Via Ortega.
  • Impersonation to get money/property between 9:42 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. was reported at 700 Serra St.
  • Grand theft of a bicycle between 4:00 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. was reported at 200 Jane Stanford Way.
  • Petty theft of an electric bicycle between 6:30 p.m. and 8:05 p.m. was reported at 600 Campus Drive.
  • Grand theft of an electric bicycle between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. was reported at 200 Campus Drive.

Friday, September 25

  • Petty theft from a building on Sept. 21 between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. was reported at 700 Serra St.
  • Burglary (second degree) on Sept. 23 between 6:18 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. was reported at 700 Campus Drive.
  • Petty theft on Sept. 23 at 6:12 a.m. was reported at 729 Campus Drive.
  • Grand theft of a bicycle between Sept. 18 and Sept. 21 was reported at 700 Serra St.
  • Petty theft on Sept. 24 between 1:41 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. was reported at Olmsted Road.

Saturday, September 26

  • Extortion at 2:00 a.m. was reported at 588 Mayfield Ave.
  • Petty theft between Sept. 23 and Sept. 26 was reported at Dudley Lane.

Sunday, September 27

  • Extortion at 12:46 p.m. was reported at 500 Alvarado Row.

Vol. 267 Writer and Desk Editor. Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska. Class of 2027. @the_alanabelle

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