Location: Cañada College Parking Lot 2
Incident: On Saturday, November 16, 2024, at approximately 11:00 am, a Cañada campus community member notified the San Mateo County Community College Department of Public Safety (SMCCD DPS) of a stolen motor vehicle. The campus community member stated they had last parked their vehicle in Cañada College Parking Lot 2 and noticed it missing at approximately 11:00 am that morning. The community member reported the theft to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department. This matter is under investigation by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department at (650) 363-4911.
11/21 Update: The stolen vehicle has been recovered, and the suspect remains outstanding.
Additional Resources
- San Mateo County Community College Department of Public Safety (650) 738-7000
- San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department (650) 363-4911
- San Mateo County Sheriff Anonymous Tip line 800-547-2700
The San Mateo County Community College District and Cañada College campus community are always encouraged to take the following steps to keep yourself and others safe:
- Report suspicious behavior, even when you are not directly threatened
- If you feel unsafe in any situation, trust your instincts and call SMCCD DPS at (650) 738-7000 or San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department (650) 363-4911
Please review the SMCCD DPS web page for additional safety awareness information and resources.
Crime Alert Timely Warning
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