April 15, 2024 - Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 8:00 am, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station responded to a business in the 18000 block of Collier Avenue, Lake Elsinore, for a reported commercial robbery.

The suspect placed numerous items in his waistband and exited the store without paying. The suspect was known to employees from previous thefts. When contacted by employees, the suspect threatened them with a large tool.

Deputies and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement K9 team quickly arrived and located the suspect, who had the stolen items in his possession. The suspect was identified as Stanford Stringer, a 33-year-old from Lake Elsinore. Stringer was taken into custody without incident and transported to Cois Byrd Detention Center and booked for robbery, violation of probation, and additional outstanding felony arrest warrants.

This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional information is available. Anyone with information is encouraged regarding this incident should contact Deputy Summersgill at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (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 911 if the matter is an emergency.
Source & photo: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office