Three businesses were burglarized over the weekend as the trend of commercial crime continues in Claremont.

On Saturday, April 13 between 11 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., an unknown suspect smashed the front glass door of the Kicks shoe store located at 448 Auto Center Dr. The suspect(s) entered the store but it is unknown at this time if any property was taken.

Also on Saturday at approximately 3:30 a.m., an unknown suspect smashed the front glass door of The Last Drop Cafe located at 119 Harvard Ave. The cash register and tip jar was stolen.

On Sunday, April 14, at approximately 5 a.m., an unknown suspect smashed the front glass door of Dr. Burwell’s dental office located at 2050 N. Mills Ave. The suspect(s) entered the business, but it is unknown at this time if any property was taken from the business.

In response to the increase in commercial crime, the Claremont Police Department will host an educational meeting on Wednesday, April 17 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, 205 Yale Ave. To RSVP, call 624-1681 or email the chamber at contact@claremontchamber.org.

To submit a question without attending the meeting, email Maureen@claremontchamber.org

Anyone with information regarding these crimes, should contact the Claremont Police Department at 399-5411.