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On December 26, 2019, deputies responded to the 49200 block of Grapefruit Blvd, within the city of Coachella reference a theft from a Coinstar machine that occurred on December 22, 2019.  During the theft an undisclosed amount of US coins were stolen in addition to Coinstar property.  The Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) assumed the investigation.  During the investigation, suspects were identified, and it was determined that another theft from a Coinstar machine occurred on the 82100 block of Hwy 111 with the same circumstances.   On March 24, 2020, about 2:01 PM, CCAT served a search warrant on the 1400 block of Drummer Circle, within the city of San Jacinto.  Shawn Stewart, 35 of Redlands was arrested for burglary, grand theft and conspiracy to commit a crime. On March 24, 2020, about 5:50 PM CCAT served a search warrant on the 12200 block of Elm Avenue, within the city of Beaumont.  Christopher Henry, 43 of Beaumont was arrested for burglary, grand theft and conspiracy to commit a crime.  During the service of the search warrant, coins, packaging, a coin counter and stolen Coinstar property was located.  Stewart and Henry were booked into jail on the above listed charges.  

Shawn Stewart	Christopher Henry

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Deputy Lackey of the Thermal Station at 760-863-8990    

Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.