Sale pending for downtown lot

A local developer has agreed to buy the former Shell gas station site at the intersection of San Antonio Road and Edith Avenue in downtown Los Altos.

Los Altos resident Jeff Warmoth confirmed Monday he has begun escrow to purchase the high-profile property.

The purchase price was not given, but property owner Helen Wang was seeking nearly $1.4 million. Wang has owned the property since 1997, when she bought it for $500,000.

The property went on the market Oct. 4. Warmoth said he will submit plans for the property at a later date.

Fires strike local residences

Three separate fires caused minor damage to Los Altos and Los Altos Hills residences last week.

According to the Santa Clara County Fire Department:

• Plumbers working on pipes Oct. 3 caused a fire at 600 Palm Ave. Damage was estimated at $500.

• A deck fire at 690 Loyola Dr. on Oct. 4 caused an estimated $2,000 in damage.

• At San Juan Court in Los Altos Hills, a leaking butane tank ignited a small blaze Oct. 4.

Possession of stolen property

Los Altos police arrested Adrian Green, 18, at his Los Altos home Sept. 28 on suspicion of possessing stolen electronic equipment, a felony. Green is out on bail, according to Sgt. Detective Scott McCrossin.

Warrant arrests made

Oct. 7, Foothill Expressway and St. Joseph Avenue: A man was arrested for an outstanding $15,000 warrant for a court violation during a routine traffic stop.