Man Suspected of Stealing Metal from Redlands Business

Redlands Police arrested a 31-year-old Yucaipa man Monday on suspicion that he stole more than $2,000 worth of metal from a Redlands business.

Christopher Andrew Whalen was taken into custody around 4:30 p.m. after a witness reported seeing someone stealing materials from SureCast West, in the 8200 block of Alabama Street. The business sells pre-cast concrete products.

Officers set up a perimeter around the area and arrested Whalen as he drove away with the metal in the back of his truck, police officials said.

Whalen was arrested on suspicion of grand theft. Police said they are investigating whether Whalen is responsible for at least two other thefts at the business in the past month.

Investigators ask anyone with additional information to contact Redlands Police dispatch at (909) 798-7681. Anonymous tips can be provided by texting 274637 using the keyword “REDTIP.”