Overview
- The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said a box truck carrying nearly 500 frozen turkeys for a Thanksgiving giveaway vanished on Nov. 22 in Lake Elsinore.
- Deputies searched the area but did not find the vehicle, and authorities reported no suspects in custody.
- The U.R. Important Foundation said video of the theft is under review by law enforcement.
- The nonprofit reported distributing nearly 200 replacement turkeys by Wednesday through community donations and purchases by staff and volunteers.
- The foundation said it is on track to meet its goal of feeding 500 families despite the theft, including commitments to local pantries and churches.