Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Reportedly Robbed at California Racebook

Grand Theft Incidents Occurred on September 28 at Santa Anita Park

Walker Buehler, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, was reportedly the victim of a grand theft spree last month. In a news release issued on Tuesday morning, police in Arcadia, California, confirmed three separate grand theft incidents happened on September 28 at the horse racing track in Santa Anita Park.

Victim Encircled by Group of Suspects

“In one incident, a victim was walking among a large crowd of patrons … while walking within the crowd, the victim was encircled by a group of unknown suspects,” Arcadia police said. “These suspects limited the movement of the victim, creating confusion … and while the movement of the victim was limited, one of the suspects was able to remove the victim’s watch from their wrist.”

The suspects quickly dispersed after one of them stole the watch, police said. At that time, the victim realized their property had been stolen and alerted park security.

Second and Third Incidents Occurred with Similar Circumstances

A second similar incident occurred at the park that day with a victim having their watch stolen while moving through a large crowd. That victim did not alert security until several hours later when they noticed the watch was missing, authorities stated.

The third incident involved three suspects, police said, and occurred when one of them tried to embrace the victim.

“While attempting this, a second suspect began to remove the victim’s watch from their wrist,” the Arcadia Police Department said. “The victim felt his watch being removed and confronted the suspects, who immediately left the area.”

One Suspect Arrested and Charged

The victim quickly alerted security and Arcadia Police Department officers, who had arrived at the park. One of the suspects involved in the attempted theft, 24-year-old Camilo Nino-Hernandez of Los Angeles, was located and taken into custody.

Nino-Hernandez was charged with felony grand theft in addition to being in possession of a fraudulent Social Security card, police said.

Police Believe the Incidents were Organized

According to police, it appears that all three victims were targeted by different, organized groups of people “whose sole purpose was to steal high-end watches through distraction and utilizing the large crowds at the event to create confusion.”

Dodgers Nation Reacts

Dodgers Nation, an independent media organization that covers the Dodgers, identified Buehler as one of the victims and said the Dodgers ace’s watch was worth at least $100,000.

“Walker Buehler is about to pitch in one of the most important games of his career and he can’t even enjoy a day with his family,” Dodgers Nation said. “[He] was reportedly robbed of a six-figure watch recently at Santa Anita Park. As a community, we have to be better.”

Arcadia Police Investigation

Arcadia police did not identify any of the victims per department policy, so it is not known which of the three incidents involved Buehler. Police told The Associated Press Buehler was not threatened during the mugging.

Buehler is slated to start Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.

Anyone with information on the incidents or the suspects involved is asked to contact the Arcadia Police Department by calling 626-574-5151. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or by visiting the Crime Stoppers website.

Conclusion

The reported robbery of Walker Buehler at Santa Anita Park is a sobering reminder of the dangers of grand theft and the importance of being aware of one’s surroundings in public. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

FAQs

* What happened at Santa Anita Park on September 28?
+ Three separate grand theft incidents occurred, with victims having their watches stolen while walking in large crowds.
* How many suspects were arrested?
+ One suspect, 24-year-old Camilo Nino-Hernandez, was located and taken into custody.
* What was the total value of the stolen watches?
+ The watches were worth at least $200,000, with one watch reportedly worth at least $100,000 belonging to Walker Buehler.
* Can anyone with information contact the police?
+ Yes, anyone with information on the incidents or the suspects involved is asked to contact the Arcadia Police Department or Crime Stoppers.