Nine suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than 200 propane tanks in San Bernardino County.
The suspect was identified as follows:
Lancaster Vidal Barrios of Lancaster Javier Benitez, 37 years old, Lancaster Pedro Rodriguez, Lancaster Michael Burkheimer, Lancaster Cellio Valdes, Lancaster Michael Berkheimer, Lancaster Cellio Valdes, Lancaster Michael Berkheimer, Lancaster Michael Berkheimer, Lancaster Cellio Valdes, Lancaster Michael Berkheimer, Lancaster Michael Berkheimer, 45 years old, Jerica Spencer, Lancaster Moises Labra, Jose Morena of Lancaster, 74 years old,
On April 29, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Amerigas Company, 16575 Daisy Road, Adelanto, at 12:08 p.m.
Employees said more than 200 propane tanks were stolen from the location. The suspect had fled the scene before deputies arrived.
Authorities began an investigation and four search warrants were provided at homes in the Lancaster and Victor Valley area.
During the search, investigators recovered the stolen propane tanks, along with several illegal firearms and 11 stolen vehicles.
Nine suspects have been arrested on felony charges including commercial robbery, possession of stolen property, possession of stolen vehicles, theft of vehicles and possession of illegal weapons.
About a month ago, on March 31, Amerigas workers reported similar theft in which more than 100 propane tanks were stolen from the same location. Investigators executed a search warrant in Palmdale, where 160 stolen propane tanks were recovered.
Theft is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Deputy C. Rajuji at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station on 760-552-6800.
Anonymous tips can be provided online at 1-800-782-7463 or at wetip.com.
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