Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Thomas
File # Multiple
Details:
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s– Lake Elsinore Robbery-Burglary Suppression Team and Special Enforcement Team conducted a quality of life operation aimed at combating retail theft at a local retail business, located in the 18000 block of Collier Avenue, in the city of Lake Elsinore. The purpose of the operation was to identify and arrest theft offenders. Deputies partnered with local retailers and loss prevention staff during the operation, which resulted in the arrests of four suspects for various criminal charges. Stolen property was recovered, and criminal offender(s) were booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center.
The following subjects were arrested during the operation:
- Irma Natera, 72-year old resident of Lake Elsinore for shoplifting
- Andrew Galvan, 33-year old resident of Lake Elsinore for shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia
- Frank Kelly, 49- year old resident of Lake Elsinore for shoplifting
- Charlston Lopez, 33- year old resident of Lake Elsinore for shoplifting
The Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station takes all crime seriously and will continue these operations throughout the year to combat theft in the community in order to protect businesses and its customers. Anyone with information regarding the arrests associated with this operation is encouraged to contact Deputy Noel at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station, 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 criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776–1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.
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