Santa Clara Sheriff’s Department found a trio of crooks tied to 35 thefts from Ulta Beauty stores across the Bay Area that stole more than $45,000 in beauty products.
The Sheriff’s Retail Theft Task Force, in partnership with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, connected the suspects to thefts in City of Cupertino, City of San José, City of Sunnyvale, and City of Campbell. Their spree also targeted Target and The Home Depot locations from Placer County to Monterey County and several other Bay Area counties in between.
A search of the thieves’ San Jose home uncovered:
• Suspected ecstasy powder and pills
• Drug paraphernalia, packaging materials, and digital scales
• Stolen cosmetics, perfumes, sunglasses, clothing, and tools
• Nearly $1,500 in cash
Sheriff deputies recovered property with a total value of over $10,000.
Two arrested were:
• Nicholas Beltran, 25 — charged with numerous counts of grand theft and organized retail theft. He has a prior burglary conviction.
• Maria Figueroa, 19 — charged with several counts of organized retail theft.
One suspect is still at large.
