PALO ALTO, Calif. (KCBS) -- Palo Alto police have increased patrols in the wake of four muggings in the last eight days.
The most recent robbery happened just after midnight Tuesday, when a janitor walking home was assaulted by two men. One mugger put him in a headlock while the other rifled through his pockets, said Palo Alto Police Agent Dan Ryan.
Similar strong armed holdups occurred on September 8th, 10th and 14th, all within a mile of the California Avenue Caltrain station.
KCBS' Mike Colgan Reports
In all, 15 people have been mugged in Palo Alto since June, including an 82-year-old woman.
Police are urging residents to avoid walking alone on deserted streets.
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