Piedmont's Week: Burglar Routed, Kids with Booze, Jewlery Thefts, Local Runners in Boston Marathon

These were among the most-read stories by Piedmont Patch viewers this past week:

Police Blotter: Resident Chases Burglar from Home

The Piedmont police blotter from April 8-11 includes the arrest of a man who allegedly robbed a woman sitting on a bench of her bag, a burglar chased from a home, and two more vehicles apparently shot with BBs.

Police Blotter: 3 More Burglaries, Dog Bites Dog, Juveniles Caught with Booze

The Piedmont police blotter from April 12 through noon of April 15 includes three residential burglaries, including one where the resident dismissed the alarm as being caused by the wind, a "dinged" police car and two DUI arrests.

Police: Prowler Linked to Five Burglaries — Mostly Jewelry

Jewelry stolen in two of the break-ins has been recovered from an Oakland pawn shop.

Updated: Round-up of Coverage From the Boston Marathon Bombings

Bay to Breakers officials say they'll be assessing their security measures as more information about the Boston bombings becomes known.

5 Piedmont Runners Registered for Boston Marathon

Let Piedmont Patch know if you hear from any of Piedmont's participants.

Where Are Piedmont's Scariest Intersections?

Readers pinpoint the intersections they loathe to cross.

And the week's most popular blog: SCAMPER Towards Original Thinking with Your Kids By Dr. Dan Peters

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