Jason Brauner, a 47-year-old man from San Jacinto, was arrested for impersonating a hospital worker and stealing over $100,000 worth of medical equipment in June and July. He wore blue scrubs and a surgical mask to carry out the thefts during three incidents at a hospital on Bob Hope Drive. After being stopped by deputies, stolen medical equipment was found in his vehicle, and a subsequent search of his home revealed additional stolen supplies valued at between $10,000 and $25,000. Authorities are investigating related thefts at other hospitals.
The suspect, Jason Brauner, dressed as a hospital employee and stole over $100,000 in surgical equipment and skin grafts during three incidents in June and July.
Jason Brauner, 47, was arrested after deputies found stolen medical equipment and hospital apparel in his vehicle following a traffic stop in Del Mar.
Investigators discovered additional stolen medical supplies valued between $10,000 and $25,000 at Brauner's residence during a search warrant execution.
Authorities are identifying Brauner as a suspect in similar thefts at hospitals in Newport Beach and Loma Linda and plan to file more charges.
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