A San Jacinto man accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of medical equipment was arrested, authorities said Thursday.

Jason Brauner, 47, was arrested and booked into Benoit Detention Center in Indio on Wednesday on suspicion of grand theft, burglary and possession of stolen property.

His bail was set at $100,000.

On July 9, deputies responded to a call shortly after 3:30 p.m. regarding theft of medical equipment in the 35000 block of Bob Hope Drive, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. Bryan Whitley.

Authorities identified Brauner as the suspect who allegedly stole more than $100,000 more than three separate times during June and July.

Whitley said Brauner stole surgical equipments and skin grafts by disguising as a hospital staff member wearing blue scrubs and a surgic

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