Claremont Police Blotter
Thursday, October 9A Claremont cyclist took a serious fall on Mills Avenue and Scottsbluff Drive after striking debris on the roadway, according to Lieutenant Mike Ciszek. The 29-year-old male was traveling south in the bicycle lane on Mills Avenue around 8:20 a.m. when his tire hit a small rock, causing him to go over the […]
Wednesday, October 1A beloved statue that has graced the memorial garden at Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church has been destroyed at the hands of vandals. Sometime between September 28 and September 30, the unknown suspects entered the garden at 830 W. Bonita Ave. and threw a large rock at the four-foot St. Francis statue created by […]
On Wednesday, October 1 a beloved statue that has graced the memorial garden at Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church has been destroyed at the hands of vandals. Sometime between September 28 and September 30, the unknown suspects entered the garden at 830 West Bonita Avenue and threw a large rock at the four-foot St. Francis statue […]
Tuesday, September 23Some people just don’t learn their lesson the first time around, and Jeffrey Bennett is no exception. The 25-year-old was allegedly driving near Fourth and College Avenue when he collided with a curb. According to Lieutenant Mike Ciszek, a witness spotted Mr. Bennett exit the vehicle to inspect the damage before climbing back […]
A Domino’s delivery man became the victim of robbery after two suspects jumped him and made of with his pies. The victim was delivering pizza on Ninth and Mills Avenue around 11:45 p.m. when he placed his pizzas on the hood of his car to use his cell phone. That’s when the two suspects made […]
Friday, September 19A burglary occurred on the 700 block of West Tenth Street. At around 12:25 p.m., a witness saw the suspects and their vehicle, but did not call the police until after the suspects left the area. According to the witness, a female knocked on the front door of the home in an attempt […]
Road rage reared its ugly head off the 210 freeway and Base Line Road on Saturday, September 20, resulting in a fight on the freeway shoulder and an off-duty officer drawing his weapon on the enraged drivers. Around 6:43 p.m., two drivers who had been brake-checking and cutting each other off on the freeway had […]
Tuesday, September 9A teenager riding his bike was struck from behind by a hit and run driver. The 17-year-old was traveling east on Harrison near Indian Hill around 9 a.m. when he was blindsided by the vehicle. The cyclist fell to the ground but managed to walk home. The teen was transported by a family […]
Wednesday, September 3A resident at Claremont Place called police, alleging caretakers at the facility are committing petty theft. The woman moved into the senior living center six months ago and during that period of time, many of her items have gone missing including a purse, money, jacket, toiletries and two magnifying glasses. The victim lives […]
Wednesday, August 27 Homebuilder DR Horton became the victim of grand theft when more than $5,600 in framing materials were taken from the Serrano construction site. The unknown suspects forced their way into the gated lot located on the 2000 block of Mountain Avenue. Thieves commandeered a forklift, moving large concrete pillars for better access […]
Wednesday, August 20 Bronze bandits strike again after making off with a plaque owned by the city of Claremont. According to Lieutenant Mike Ciszek, the unknown suspects removed a 10-by-10-inch bronze dedication plaque from its stone and concrete base located at Chaparral Park and fled undetected. The plaque is valued between $500-$600. Thursday, August […]
Wednesday, August 13 It was a case of tree versus truck and there weren’t any winners in this battle. A driver of a truck with an attached trailer was traveling eastbound on Foothill Boulevard west of Dartmouth when he claimed to have been struck by a limb on an overhanging city tree. However, officers determined […]
Thursday, August 7 Would-be thieves broke into Wolfe’s Market around 4:15 a.m. and left with absolutely nothing. Two suspects entered the Claremont landmark through the shop’s west entry and attempted to disable the surveillance equipment before perusing the aisles for a couple of minutes in search of something they apparently never found. The duo exited […]
Wednesday, July 30 A man tried to break into a home before the home even had a chance to be broken in. Police were called to the newly constructed Ivy Walk development on Vista Drive around 10:44 p.m. when a burglar alarm went off in one of the model homes. Officers attempted to make contact […]
Tuesday, July 23 A skater hanging 10 became the victim of a five-finger discount. At the Claremont skatepark around 4:15 p.m., a 12-year-old boy left his black Apple iPhone unattended on a wall while he skated off with his friend. An unknown thief rolled up and snatched the $400 phone, then took off northbound on […]
Canvassers blanket Claremont neighborhoods Several calls have been made to police this week regarding canvassers approaching the homes of residents and/or loitering in local neighborhoods, requesting signatures for a petition. Please be aware that these people do not represent the city of Claremont and you are under no obligation to open your door or sign […]