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Ringleader Arrested in Organized Retail Crime Operation

The mastermind behind an elaborate organized retail crime scheme that specifically targeted Ulta and Sephora beauty stores across 21 counties, including San Joaquin County, has been apprehended by authorities.

The sophisticated operation involved the trafficking of stolen beauty products amounting to a staggering $8 million.

Allegations of Theft and Resale

According to reports, the alleged leader of the criminal enterprise orchestrated a network of individuals to pilfer merchandise from Ulta Beauty outlets and other retail establishments. The stolen cosmetic items were then purportedly sold at heavily discounted rates through the ringleader’s Amazon storefront.

Authorities have charged a total of nine individuals in connection with the case. Among them are three accused of acting as “fences,” illegal resellers, and six individuals believed to have carried out the actual thefts in various stores. The criminal activities extended as far as the East Coast, indicating the widespread nature of the operation.

Cross-Collaboration in Law Enforcement

The California Highway Patrol (CHP), in conjunction with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and federal law enforcement agencies, announced the arrest and filing of charges against the alleged orchestrator of the crime ring.

This development marks the culmination of several months of cooperative investigative efforts involving the CHP’s ongoing battle against retail crime.

Multi-Agency Investigation

The investigation was a joint effort involving the California Department of Justice (DOJ), CHP, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Ulta’s Loss Prevention Organized Retail Crime team, and representatives from Sephora.

Since the establishment of the Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) in 2019, the CHP has been actively involved in over 2,300 investigations, leading to the arrest of more than 2,200 suspects and the recovery of stolen goods valued at $41.7 million.

Collaborative Success

CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee attributed the success of the investigation to the collaborative efforts of multiple Organized Retail Crime Task Force teams, the CHP’s Computer Crimes Investigation Unit, the DOJ, federal partners, and retailers. Enhanced collaboration between law enforcement agencies and retail establishments has proven instrumental in combating organized retail crime.

Legal Proceedings and Charges

The charges brought forth by the California DOJ include Organized Retail Theft, Conspiracy, Receipt of Stolen Property, and multiple counts of Grand Theft. The criminal activities spanned across 21 counties, including Alameda, Placer, Kern, Contra Costa, Orange, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, San Diego, Sacramento, San Mateo, Solano, Riverside, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Napa, Marin, Tulare, San Bernardino, Sonoma, Ventura, and Yolo counties.

Report Suspicious Activity

If you witness any crimes related to organized retail theft, it is advised not to intervene but to immediately contact emergency services by dialing 9-1-1. Members of the public and retailers can also report retail crime tips directly through the CHP’s website.

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– stole millions in beauty supplies
– beauty supplies theft reached millions.