The Claremont Police Department
Ensuring Public Safety
The Claremont Police Department is staffed by quality men and women who are committed to this community. Every day, the civilian and sworn members of the Claremont Police Department earn the distinction of 'Claremont's Finest.' The nature of police work often exposes employees to the worst and most dangerous of circumstances. Yet, day in and day out, officers remain committed to doing their best so that others may have a high level of safety and a better quality of life.
-- Chief Paul Cooper
Public Safety News THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
Burglary Suspects Arrested
Claremont, CA - On July 7, 2010, at about 6:35 PM, Claremont Police Officers responded to a vacant home in the 4000 blk. of N. Garey Ave., regarding a subject possibly trespassing inside the home. Officers arrived and found Robin Chaplin, age 43, from Chino Hills, and Robert Long, age 45, from Pomona, inside the garage of the home. Further investigation revealed that force was used to enter the home, and a light fixture and mirror were missing from inside. These items were located in Chaplin's car, which was parked in the alley behind the residence. The homeowner identified the items and they were returned.
Chaplin and Long were taken to the Claremont Police Department where they were booked for burglary and held for bail ($50.000). Long was also booked for a warrant and his bail is $80,110.
Child Annoying Incidents
Day/Date/Time: Sunday, June 6, 5:30 pm
Location: 600 Block Harvard Ave.
Victim: 9 year-old male
Suspect # 1: Male Asian, 40-50 years old, 5-8 to 5-9, black & gray "fuzzy" hair with a bald spot, scar on left cheek; wearing a blue button shirt, white jeans, circular glasses, and an ear ring.
Suspect # 2 (possible): Male Asian, 30-40 years old, wearing a Hawaiian-type floral print shirt and shorts
Suspect Vehicle (possible): Red Jeep Grand Cherokee, approximately 2001-2004, dragon sticker in back window
As the victim was riding his scooter with a friend on the west side of Harvard Ave., the suspect approached the victim and gave him a "bear hug". The victim pushed away from the suspect and ran. Suspect #2 was seen driving a vehicle in the immediate area, but Suspect #1 was not seen getting into the vehicle and it is not known if Suspect #2 and the vehicle are related to this incident.
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Day/Date/Time: Monday, June 7, 7:45 am
Location: Oak Park Dr / Cedar Crest Ave.
Victim: 9 year-old male
Suspect: Male Black, 59-60 years old, 5-10, 160 lbs, short black hair, thin build; wearing a brown golf-type hat, brown shirt, and white pants
As the victim was walking his dog, the suspect approached and asked if he could have his dog. The victim told him, "No," and the suspect grabbed the top of the victim's shoulder, then walked away east on Oak Park Dr and north on Sycamore Ave.
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These incidents do not appear to be related. Anyone with information about either of this incidents is asked to contact the Claremont Police Department at (909) 399-5411. Residents are encouraged to call the Police Department if they observe anyone acting suspiciously in their neighborhood.
Unlawful Solicitation: Curb Painters
The Police Department has received complaints from residents about fliers left at their home offering to paint their address on the curb for a "donation". This activity is prohibited by City Ordinance without a permit, and there are currently no permits issued for any person or group to perform this service for a fee or "donation". Enforcement of this ordinance requires that a witness identify the person(s) distributing the fliers or soliciting a "donation". Please call the Police Department immediately if you see anyone distributing any material soliciting this type of service or if anyone attempts to collect a "donation".
Claremont PD: (909) 399-5411
