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# Crime Watch Laptop Pier
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/crime-watch-laptop-pier/
- Published: 2019-07-20T12:20:38.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-12T00:44:15.000Z
- Author: news
- Tags: Crime, News, community service police, LAPD, pacific park, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:50

On June 20 at approximately 5:23 p.m.

A Community Service Officer responded to 380 Santa Monica Pier (Pacific Park) for a theft report. The suspect was seen on surveillance inside the administrative office at Pacific Park. While in the office, the suspect took a bag containing a laptop and other items totaling $1,500\. The suspect exited the office with the bag out of sight. The surveillance video was reviewed by a Detective who recognized the suspect and issued a warrant. On July 9, the suspect was arrested by LAPD. Johnny Mercado, 28, was arrested for grand theft.