DATE/TIME: March 7, 2025 / 11:16 P.M.
INCIDENT: PC 640.6 - Graffiti
PC 594 - Vandalism
PC 422.6 - Hate Crime
LOCATION: 15100 Fairfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills 91709
SUSPECT(S): Pending identification
VICTIM(S): BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple
SUMMARY: On Saturday, March 8, 2025, deputies responded to a report of vandalism at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple in Chino Hills. Upon arrival, deputies learned unknown suspect(s) spray-painted graffiti containing political messages on the temple’s marble sign, a nearby brick wall, and a city sidewalk. The estimated cost of repairs was $15,000.
Chino Hills detectives assumed the investigation and learned the vandalism occurred on Friday, March 7, 2025, at around 11:16 p.m. Detectives believe two suspects are responsible for the crime and continue to investigate leads. Detectives are investigating the incident as a hate crime. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department investigators have notified federal law enforcement agencies and are collaborating to identify those responsible for the crime.
Detectives are seeking the public's help with any information regarding this incident. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000 or Detective Thomas Mabry at 909-364-2062. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Thomas Mabry or Sergeant Bryan Sprague
Station: Chino Hills Station
Phone No. (909) 364-2000
Case No. 222500693
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
