Police in Berks County arrested two people suspected of being in a retail theft ring targeting Ulta Beauty stores.
Elkin Riva Gallego, 22, and Angy Ramirez Linares, 32, are now facing felony retail theft charges.
"They were pushing a stroller. There was no baby in the stroller. They are simply used for the theft. Putting items into the stroller, and that's how they did other thefts to across multi-state area," said Det. Sgt. Robert Long. This is all part of what investigators believe is a large retail theft ring involving Ulta stores in the northeast.Police say Ulta is a high-value target because stolen items are untraceable and can be sold easily on the street.
In a statement to Action News, Ulta says they are actively working with local law enforcement and providing safety protocols, trainings, technology and tools for our store teams.
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