Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ARCADIA - One suspect, likely part of a group of organized distraction burglars, was arrested and accused of grand theft at Santa Anita Park September 28.

Three incidents were reported at the racetrack, 285 W. Huntington Dr. In two of the incidents, the suspects successfully stole two high-end watches, according to the Arcadia Police Department.

Officers were called to Santa Anita Park around 5:30 p.m. to investigate.

In one incident, a victim was walking amongst a group of patrons. The victim then became surrounded by a group of unknown people who limited the victim’s movement to create confusion. The victim’s watch was then stolen, according to the Arcadia Police Department.

The suspects dispersed, then the victim reported the incident to Santa Anita Park security upon realizing the watch was stolen.

In the second incident, the victim was maneuvering through a group of patrons when at some point the victim’s watch was removed. The theft was discovered hours later and reported to security, according to the Arcadia Police Department.

In the third incident, the victim was approached by three suspects, who attempted to embrace their victim. During this encounter, one of the suspects attempted to remove the victim’s watch from their wrist, but the victim discovered the act and confronted the trio who left the area. This incident was also reported to security, and to the Arcadia Police Department.

A search yielded the arrest of Los Angeles resident Camilo Nino-Hernandez, 24. He was booked on suspicion of grand theft and forging an official seal. He allegedly possessed a fraudulent Social Security card, according to the Arcadia Police Department.

Arcadia Police policy prevents the release of victim information, but Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler was apparently one of the victims targeted by these organized criminals, according to a story broken by ABC7 News.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ARCADIA - Dodgers star pitcher Walker Buehler and his wife were reportedly mobbed recently and had his watch stolen, according to ABC7 Eyewitness News.

It is not yet clear when the incident occurred, but Buehler and his wife, McKenzie Marcinek, were walking at Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Dr., when they were surrounded by a mob of people. At some point, someone unbuttoned Buehler‘s shirt sleeve and stole the expensive watch he was wearing, according to ABC7.

The Arcadia Police Department acknowledged the incident, but has yet to provide an official statement on the investigation into this robbery.

This incident comes on the heels of a pivotal a game three of the National League Division Series, which begins in San Diego Tuesday night. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are tied at one game apiece.