Contractor tried to resell stolen medical equipment worth $60k from new UI hospital online, police say
According to court documents, between January and May 2025, 56-year-old Kevin Lane Grimm was employed as a contractor at the construction site of a new University of Iowa hospital in North Liberty. During that time, police say Grimm took advantage of his position as a contractor and stole medical supplies, as well as medical and construction equipment. In total, court documents say the stolen items are totaled to be worth around $60,000.
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Not only is Grimm accused of stealing the equipment and supplies, but police say he also listed the stolen items on online marketplaces like eBay and Facebook Marketplace, a criminal complaint states. Grimm allegedly advertised the items as 'new' on the online sites, the complaint states.
Some of the items that Grimm allegedly tried to resell include several class two medical devices, which are restricted by the FDA to only physicians, those being supervised by a physician, or a prescription. Court documents say some of the stolen items were a digital hand-held Dynamometer, an AccuVein vein viewing device, a Phillips interview remote patient monitoring device, a scout suction regulator valve, and a Phillips MR 5000 patient monitoring portal.
On Tuesday, Grimm was arrested and booked into the Johnson County Jail. Grimm has been charged with first-degree theft, ongoing criminal conduct – unlawful activity, and several counts of prohibited act – prescription drug violation first offense.
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