Montclair Buddhist temple burglary: Suspect arrested for allegedly stealing $1,000 from donation box

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Monday, January 21, 2019
Montclair Buddhist temple theft suspect arrested
A 32-year-old Bloomington man has been arrested for allegedly stealing $1,000 from a Buddhist temple in Montclair.

MONTCLAIR, Calif. (KABC) -- A 32-year-old Bloomington man has been arrested for allegedly stealing $1,000 from a Buddhist temple in unincorporated Montclair.

The incident occurred last Tuesday at the Buddhist Temple of America located in the 5600 block of Howard Street. Surveillance video shows a person forcing open a wooden donation box and stealing approximately $1,000, then fleeing the scene.

Investigators utilized the video to track down the suspect, identified as 32-year-old Daniel Warn.

Authorities arrested Warn Friday on suspicion of grand theft and burglary of a place of worship.

If you have any relevant information about this incident, you're urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. You can submit anonymous tips by calling the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463).