Full Notification

DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: Wednesday, April 18, 2108 7:00am

INCIDENT: SEARCH WARRANT/ POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY/ THEFT BY FRAUD

LOCATION: 12800 Block of Hacienda Road, Phelan

SUSPECT: Shaun Patrick Russum, 53 years of age, resident of Phelan

VICTIM: Dell Computers, INC.

SUMMARY:

Fraud Investigators from Dell Computers, INC. reported that between February 21, 2018, and April 17, 2018, numerous laptop computers were bought online using stolen credit card holder’s identities and addresses. Dell intercepted the delivery of 12 of the computers; however, six laptops were successfully delivered to a residence in the 12800 block of Hacienda Road in Phelan. All fraudulent orders were ordered to be shipped to the same address in Phelan.

Through continued investigation by Deputy Molly Leiker and surveillance of the residence, a search warrant was obtained. Deputies served the search warrant on April 18, 2108, at 7:00am, and recovered multiple stolen items, including a Dell laptop computer, two HP Notebook computers and jewelry. Deputies also located FedEx/ UPS/USPS shipping labels/receipts, and a large amount of prepared shipping labels addressed to an unknown subject in Ghana, Africa.

The suspect, Shaun Patrick Russum, who resides at the residence was observed by law enforcement accepting the deliveries and was subsequently arrested for possession of Stolen property and Theft by fraud. He was booked at the High Desert Detention Center and is currently being held in lieu of $250,000. bail.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact Deputy Molly Leiker at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, (760) 552-6800. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can report information to WeTip by calling 1-800-78-CRIME, or by accessing the website at www.wetip.com.



Refer: Staci Parks

Station: Victor Valley

Report # 071801021

Phone No: 760-552-6845

JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department