Merced Police Ask for Help Locating Stolen Bounce House

Crime

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 7 months ago on

October 8, 2025

Merced police are asking for the public’s help after two men were seen stealing a bounce house from a front yard and loading it into a Ford F-150. (Merced PD)

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Merced police are asking for the public’s help in finding a stolen bounce house taken from a front yard on St. Teresa Street.

Police said two men were seen stealing the inflatable and loading it into a newer model Ford F-150 while a third person stayed in the driver’s seat.

Got a Tip?

Anyone who recognizes the suspects or the vehicle, or who has information about the theft, is urged to contact Merced police at (209) 385-6998.

The case number is 25-55547.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.