A piece of heavy construction equipment known as a skid steer stolen from a Hesperia business was recovered this week in Central California, marking the fourth recovery of the same type of stolen vehicle reported in the Victor Valley in less than a week, according to the authorities.
The skid steer was first reported stolen from Apex Rentals in Hesperia on Wednesday around 8:40 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials said. Officers from the sheriff’s Victor Valley Station were assigned to investigate.
The sheriff’s department coordinated with the California Highway Patrol and issued an alert to “be on the lookout” for the stolen vehicle, the agency said in a written statement.
“CHP located the stolen equipment along Highway 5 north of Jayne Avenue, in the town of Coalinga,” the statement said. “The stolen skid steer has been returned to Apex Rentals in Hesperia.”
No further details have been released.
Wednesday’s incident marked the fourth recovery of allegedly stolen skid steers in less than a week.
Investigators from the sheriff’s Victor Valley Station recovered three stolen skids from a property in the 10700 block of Boy Scout Ranch Road in Pinion Hills on May 10, officials said at the time.
More: Fugitive and sex offender found with allegedly stolen construction equipment in Pinion Hills
Two suspects, described as a fugitive wanted for attempted murder in Los Angeles and a registered sex offender, were arrested, according to the sheriff’s department. Drugs and ammunition were also seized.
Follow-up search of the Pinion Hills property Wednesday turned up approximately $20.00 worth of allegedly stolen fencing materials.
More: $20,000 worth of allegedly stolen fencing seized from Pinion Hills home
Anyone with information about either case was asked to contact the sheriff’s Victor Valley Station at (760) 552-6800. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Construction equipment stolen from Hesperia business found in Coalinga
