Crime & Safety
Witnesses Sought In Lake Elsinore Apartment Burglary
The alleged burglary occurred between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday in the area of Chestnut and Franklin streets.
A woman is reporting that her son's Lake Elsinore apartment was burglarized today, and she's hoping witnesses can help catch the thief -- or thieves.
The alleged burglary occurred between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of N. Chestnut Street at Franklin Street, according to the mother.
Stolen were three televisions, a computer and two monitors, she said.
"In total, they got away with about $8,000 in his stuff!" she reported.
"If anybody knows someone trying to sell stuff like this for cheap, please contact the Lake Elsinore Police. Please help get the scum off the street," she pleaded, noting that her son worked hard for the items.
According to the mother, police have been contacted. The Lake Elsinore Police Department can be reached at (951) 245-3300. Citizens may also submit anonymous tips using the sheriff's CrimeTips online form.
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