Thousands of dollar's worth of stolen firefighting equipment was recovered after it was stolen fire crews working on the Detwiler Fire. The California Highway Patrol in Stockton arrested 30-year-old Tyler Boyle after they stopped his stolen car, and found some of the equipment inside. "We're outraged that someone would come here and do this.
Authorities said the thefts started on Sunday in Merced County when the crews staying in Santa Nella reported several radios and uniforms stolen.
"They're going up there, risking their lives to fight fire, and people are taking advantage of that by going through and stealing their equipment," said Daryl Allen, Merced Co. Sheriff's Deputy.
Merced Police said they also received at least five reports on Monday alone regarding stolen fire equipment at different locations along Motel Drive in Merced.