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On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, about 1418 hours, Deputies responded to the Outlets at Lake Elsinore, located at 17660 Collier Avenue, Lake Elsinore reference a vehicle burglary. During the investigation, a description of the suspect’s vehicle and the suspects was provided to investigating deputies.  Shortly after the vehicle burglary, a patrol deputy located the vehicle in the Walmart parking lot located at 31700 Grape Street, Lake Elsinore. 

Deputies attempted to conduct a stop on the vehicle; however, the driver failed to yield, and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit ended in Temescal Valley, on Spanish Hills Drive. The suspects were seen fleeing the vehicle into an adjacent field. Responding deputies established a perimeter to prevent the escape of the suspects. Riverside County SWAT deputies and K9 units responded to the area to assist with the search for outstanding suspects. Three suspects were taken into custody. 

The suspects were identified as Adam Hastings, 34 years of age, Enrique Serrato, 34 years of age, and Josephine Frljuckic, 33 years of age, all three reside in the city of Corona. They were subsequently transported and confined into the Cois Bryd Detention Center for burglary, possession of stolen property, and evading.

Adam Hastings	Enrique Serrato	Josephine Frijuckic

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with further information is asked to contact Deputy Ricard at (951) 245-3300. As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is and emergency.