Diamond Bar to Launch "Report for Reward" Tipster Program Friday

Diamond Bar plans to launch its new "Report for Reward" program Friday as part of a push to help fight property crimes in the city.

The launch follows the Diamond Bar City Council's approval Oct. 1 of the program, which offers tipsters a reward of up to $500 for those who provide information that leads to the arrest of a suspect who damages property during the commission of a burglary.

"Report for Reward provides a mechanism by which the City can financially reward reports by members of the public that lead to the identification and arrest of persons who damage or destroy property while attempting or executing a residential or vehicular burglary," city officials wrote in a news release."

Assistant City Manager David Doyle said in a statement that the program will help reinforce the effort of city staff, Sheriff's deputies, and community members in working to deter criminals coming to town.

“The intent of this new program is to encourage everyone – whether they live here, work here, or are just visiting – to lend their eyes and instinct to our shared goal of keeping burglars out of our city,” Doyle said.

“Our hope is that the financial incentive gives individuals that extra push to be actively vigilant of their surroundings and immediately report suspicious activities to the Sheriff’s station,” he added.

Representative from the city and the local Sheriff's station will be tasked with determining if a financial reward is merited and if so, how much the award will be.

More information about the program, including answers to frequently-asked questions, is available on the City website www.diamondbarca.gov/RFR.