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A suspect in the theft of more than $17,000 in jewelry, memorabilia and cameras in Onalaska last month was arrested Thursday night after allegedly being caught trying to pawn stolen items, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
Barbara J. Henson, 45, of Tenino, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree theft.
According to the sheriff’s office, the theft was reported Dec. 9 and occurred between Oct. 28 and Dec. 1, 2017. Items including $17,000 in jewelry, memorabilia and cameras were reported stolen.
After the theft was reported, Henson allegedly tried to pawn some of the stolen items. Investigators contacted her in Thurston County and arrested her. She allegedly admitted to taking the jewelry, but not the other items.
Henson is a member of the victim’s extended family, according to the sheriff’s office.
