Suspects Steal Catalytic Converter from a Shed; One Caught Attempting to Sell it at Recycling Center
DATE/TIME: Monday, October 3, 2022 / 8:36 a.m.
INCIDENT: Grand Theft
LOCATION: 22000 block of State Hwy 18, in the Town of Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): 1) Todd Studer, 53-year-old male resident of Apple Valley
2) John Vaughn, 49-year-old resident of Apple Valley
VICTIM(S): 32-year-old Female, resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On Monday, October 3, 2022, at 8:36 a.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Police Department were dispatched to the 22000 block of State Hwy 18, for a burglary report. According to the reporting party, two subjects were seen walking through the mobile home park carrying a catalytic converter stolen from her shed.
Deputy Dare arrived on scene and located the first suspect, identified as Todd Studer. An area check was conducted, and the second suspect, John Vaughn, was found at a recycling center trying to sell the catalytic converter.
Studer was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for grand theft and is being held in lieu of $25,000 bail. The case on Vaughn will be forwarded to the District Attorney's office for review and filing.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy Dare at the Apple Valley Police Department at, (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at, (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Jackie Alban, Media Relations
Station: Apple Valley Police Department
Phone No. (760) 240-7400
Case No. 182204984
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Apple Valley Police Department
14931 Dale Evans Pkwy
Apple Valley, CA 92307
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