September 4, 2024 – Merced, CA – Merced Police Department officials report that they are requesting the public's assistance in solving a residential burglary that occurred on August 8, 2024. Officers responded to an incident in the 3400 block of San Carlos Ct., where it was discovered that several firearms had been stolen from the home.

As part of their investigation, officers reviewed surveillance footage from the area. The video shows multiple individuals dressed in dark clothing driving two vehicles: a light grey or silver SUV and a white four-door car.

Authorities believe these individuals may be linked to other recent burglaries in Merced. The police are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Investigator Jesus Lopez.

The Merced Police Department greatly appreciates any assistance the community can provide in bringing those responsible to justice.

Merced PD Case Number: 24-40449

This investigation is still ongoing, and Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Jesus Lopez at 209-388-7782 or by email at LopezJ@CityofMerced.org.  

Other ways to contact us or report crime include:

For any emergency call or text 911

For non-emergency call 209-385-6912

Anonymous Tip Line (Non-emergency) call 209-385-4725

Anonymous Tips online at http://www.MercedAreaCrimeStoppers.org/index.html.

Some crimes can be reported online through the Merced PD website https://www.CityofMerced.org/departments/police.

Source & photos: Merced Police Department