Robbery 

March 5, 2025 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Thursday, February 13, 2025, an employee of a retail store in the 18200 block of Collier Avenue in Lake Elsinore notified the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office via online reporting of a past theft. The theft was investigated and determined to be a robbery. The reporting party stated a female suspect was inside the store selecting various cans of baby formula and concealing them inside a tote bag.

As the female exited the store, she assaulted the employee by pushing him aside and exited the store without paying for the items. The suspect was identified as Lake Elsinore resident, 34-year-old Zurikka Herron. On March 4, 2025, Herron was contacted during a traffic stop, detained, and transported to the Lake Elsinore station for further investigation. Herron was subsequently booked into Cois Byrd Detention Center CBDC for robbery.

This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Noel 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.

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Robert Thomas

File # TS250440012

Source & photo: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office