Authorities believe Jason Brauner, 47, impersonated employees at three Southern California hospitals, stealing $300,000 worth of surgical equipment and skin grafts. Charged with burglary, grand theft, and receiving stolen property, he pleaded not guilty on August 8. Following his arrest on August 6, he is being held on $100,000 bail. Ashley Davis from the American Association of Tissue Banks stated that the theft of skin grafts is rare, and there is no legitimate market for stolen grafts. The National Organ Transplant Act forbids the buying and selling of human tissues in the U.S.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported that a San Jacinto man stole $300,000 worth of surgical equipment and skin grafts while impersonating hospital employees.
Jason Brauner has been charged with burglary, grand theft, and receiving stolen property, and maintains a not guilty plea as of August 8.
Ashley Davis of the American Association of Tissue Banks stated that theft of skin grafts is rare and questioned the existence of a market for stolen grafts.
The National Organ Transplant Act prohibits the buying and selling of human tissues, ensuring that grafts required for medical procedures come from licensed and accredited sources.
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