Attempted robbery at Palo Alto bus depot
Police arrested a 60-year-old man after an attempted robbery at the bus depot on 95 University Ave on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, around 7:00 a.m.. A juvenile male reported that the suspect tried to take his cell phone while he was sitting on the bus platform. When the victim refused, the suspect covered his head with a blanket and hit him. The victim ran away and called police.
Officers quickly found the suspect, who ignored commands and tried to flee. After a short chase, the officer used a TASER to take him into custody. The suspect was medically cleared and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for attempted robbery, child abuse, providing false information, and resisting arrest. The victim had minor injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics…