Crime & Safety

San Bernardino Big-Rigs Targeted By Burglars For Technical Equipment

Dashboard camera video shows a man using a power drill to steal a piece of equipment in Jurupa Valley.

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December 6, 2022

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office warned local businesses of a national rise in burglary thefts targeting semi-trucks after recent break-ins in the area.

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Technical equipment known as Common Powertrain Controllers have been stolen from big-rigs parked and left unoccupied at truck yards, repair shops and other lots, the sheriff's office said.

Dashboard camera video shows a man using a power drill to steal a piece of equipment in Jurupa Valley.

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