Armed Robbery
August 10, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 9:10 p.m., deputies from the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station responded to the 11100 block of Evergreen Loop in Glen Ivy to investigate a report of a robbery. During the investigation, it was determined the victim had been robbed at gunpoint by a male juvenile after responding to an advertisement on OfferUp.
The Riverside Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau responded to assist with a search for the suspect. The suspect, a 15-year-old male juvenile, was located in front of a residence in the 11400 block of Tesota Loop Street, along with items related to the crime. The juvenile suspect was booked into the Juvenile Hall for robbery. This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional details are available.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Mathiesen with the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station at (951) 272-5600.
The Riverside Sheriff’s Office wants to remind our community members to think “Safety first” when meeting in person to complete online marketplace transactions. We encourage buyers to consider the following safety precautions: Meet in public, bring a friend, avoid nighttime transactions, trust your instincts, limit personal information, use cashless payment methods when possible, and always report suspicious activity. Safety is our number one priority. Let’s work together to keep our community safe.
Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant D. Marshall
File # MA242210070
Source: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office