Deputies arrest 2 suspects responsible for theft of construction equipment that set back construction of new homes 
DATE/TIME: August 31, 2015/ 5:00 am
INCIDENT: Theft of Contruction Site Materials
LOCATION: Verbena Rd/Palmdale Rd, Adelanto
SUSPECT(S): Robert Christopherson, 24 years old, of Phelan
Timothy Kraayenbrink, 28 years old, of Phelan
VICTIM(S): DR Horton Construction
SUMMARY:
On Monday, August 31, 2015, Deputies from the Rural Crimes Task Force with the assistance of deputies from the Phelan Station located two suspects stealing heavy equipment, batteries and other materials from DR Horton Construction in Adelanto. This construction site has been the victim of numerous thefts varying from tractors, batteries, fuel , copper wire and other miscellaneous material. The thefts have set back construction of new homes in the area and cost local business' thousands of dollars in repair/replacement of materials.
Using progressive investigative tools the Rural Crimes Task Force was able to place the suspects into custody. Robert Christopherson and Timothy Kraayenbrink were both arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center on charges of Possession of Stolen Property and Grand Theft.
Refer: Deputy R. Oakleaf
Station: Rural Crimes Task Force
Phone No. 760 248-7655
Case No. 071503110 / 241502699
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1