Burglary Suspects Apprehended Following Overnight Incident in South Palm Springs
Photo: Images from scene of arrest | Courtesy of RCSO
“In the early hours of Sunday morning, June 23, officers on the graveyard shift responded to an alarm activation at a pool supply business in South Palm Springs. This response came just two nights after a similar alarm activation resulted in a burglary and theft of pool supplies. The suspects in that incident used a U-Haul vehicle.
While headed to the scene, a PSPD officer observed a U-Haul truck traveling north on Gene Autry Trail, matching the vehicle’s description in the previous burglary. Officers promptly conducted a felony stop on the vehicle. Three suspects were detained, and officers recovered stolen pool equipment, including pool heaters, pumps, and supplies.
The investigation is ongoing, and the recovered items represent a significant disruption to a major commercial burglary operation.
The suspects have been identified as:
• Christopher Gwin, 49, of Riverside
• Robert Firman, 44, of Riverside
• Kevin Bean, 51, of Norco
All suspects have been booked at the John Benoit Detention Center. They face the following charges:
• 182(A)(1) PC – Felony Conspiracy to Commit Crime
• 459 PC – Felony Second Degree Burglary
• 466 PC – Misdemeanor Possession of Burglary Tools
The Palm Springs Police Department commends the outstanding work of the graveyard shift officers in apprehending these suspects and recovering the stolen property. This successful operation underscores our commitment to protecting local businesses and ensuring the safety of our community.”
