A San Jacinto man was arrested in connection with a series of high-value medical equipment thefts from hospitals in multiple Southern California cities, authorities announced Wednesday,
Investigators said that 47-year-old Jason Brauner dressed in blue scrubs and a surgical mask to access restricted hospital areas and stole more than $100,000 in surgical tools and skin grafts during three separate incidents in June and July. Hospitals in Rancho Mirage, Loma Linda and Newport Beach were targeted, according to authorities.
Brauner was arrested on Aug. 6 in Del Mar after San Diego County officers stopped his vehicle and discovered stolen hospital equipment and clothing inside…