A San Diego City College employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in equipment from the university’s student broadcasting program.
Gerald “Larry” Quick was arrested Wednesday, charged with theft.
Four digital cameras were stolen from a locked cabinet in December, according to Laura Castaneda, Chair of the Radio, Television, Film Department (RTVF).
San Diego Community College District Police estimated the value of the cameras at $13,300.
Quick, the RTVF Chief Engineer has been employed with the District since 1983.
Quick allegedly attempted to sell the stolen items at nearby pawn shops however police and college official were able to identify the cameras through serial numbers, according to those close to the investigation.
On Monday, campus police retrieved two of the stolen cameras and on Wednesday, they took Quick into custody.
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“We are saddened and disappointed to learn that the theft of college property was traced to a longtime District employee”, said Anthony Beebe, President of San Diego College.
Because the accused is a staff member, Castaneda said she will be asking that campus police provide extra security for students and staff, for fear of possible retaliation.
