A Big Bear man was arrested for investigation into felony vandalism after allegedly drilling into a car’s fuel tank and stealing gas in Yucca Valley.
On May 27, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a trespasser at a home in the 7600 block of Pinon Drive in Yucca Valley. Deputies say that the homeowner saw the suspect on video surveillance, and provided live updates about the incident to 911. Deputies arrived and say they found that the suspect had drilled a hole through the bottom of the victim’s car’s fuel tank in order to steal gasoline. The suspect fled the scene, and deputies estimated the damage to the vehicle at $1200.
Detectives identified the suspect as Dustin Schneider, a 32 year-old resident of Big Bear, who is on post-release supervision. Deputies say he was contacted during a vehicle check in Apple Valley on May 29 and taken into custody.
Dustin Schneider was arrested for suspicion of felony vandalism and is being held without bail.
