Pat Mueller joined the ABC 10News team as a Digital Content Producer in Aug. 2022.
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego woman faces numerous felony charges as California's Attorney General accused her of being the ringleader of an organized retail crime scheme targeting Ulta Beauty and Sephora stores across California.
According to AG Bonta, the ringleader paid more than seven people to steal high-demand makeup products in bulk quantities from the stores, and she would then sell the stolen cosmetic items on her Amazon storefront for a fraction of the retail price. During the press conference, Bonta said nine people, including the ringleader, were named in the criminal complaint; six of them are accused of being the boosters of the product, while the other three are the alleged fences.
Ulta and Sephora representatives helped law enforcement conduct an inventory of roughly $400,000 in recovered products after the search warrants were executed.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Diego County woman charged as suspected ringleader of $8M retail theft ringA San Diego County woman who allegedly ran a retail theft ring that targeted stores nationwide and resulted in nearly $8 million in losses has been charged…
Read more »
San Diego freight trains stopped again by San Clemente landslideSoggy slope slips almost 3 feet in 24 hours, getting close to railroad tracks at Mariposa Pedestrian Bridge site
Read more »
LIST: Where to pick up free sandbags in San Diego CountyA January storm devastated parts of San Diego County and more rain is ahead. Here's how to prepare for the next one with free sandbags from your city or county…
Read more »
San Diego Navy SEAL accused of extremism faces punishment over threatsLGBTQ+ activists and extremism researchers say active duty Navy SEAL Bryce Henson threatened them for months before the Navy launched an investigation in November.
Read more »
Another Powerful Storm Expected in San Diego CountyNearly two weeks after devastating flooding damaged homes and uprooted people's lives throughout San Diego County, another powerful storm is expected to move into the county on Sunday, possibly bringing chances of rain until Wednesday. The rain will be heavy at times, and some of the impacts could include excessive rainfall, flooding, gusty winds, snow for the mountains and big surf for the coastal areas. Rain estimates for Sunday night through Tuesday show 2-3 inches of rain for the coast and valleys, 2-5 inches for the mountains and up to 1 inch for the desert. Below we have listed some of the most common questions San Diegans may have after the storm, and some resources available.
Read more »
Inclement weather prompts closures at some San Diego County schoolsJulian Union Elementary School District and Mountain Empire Unified School District are some districts closed Wednesday.
Read more »