UPDATE: A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing $1,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, just days ago. Authorities confirmed that Jerome Willis, aged 33, was taken into custody after a swift investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
On October 1, deputies responded to reports of a retail theft at the Ulta Beauty location in the 12700 block of Main Street. Store employees reported that Willis entered the store and left with approximately $1,000 worth of products without paying. He fled the scene in a Chevy Traverse SUV.
The following day, law enforcement spotted the suspect’s vehicle during another investigation. Upon investigation, deputies discovered the stolen Ulta merchandise inside the SUV, leading to Willis’ immediate arrest at the scene.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the incident, but the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with further information is urged to contact Deputy Je. Sanchez at the Hesperia Station at 760-947-1500. Anonymous tips can be reported to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or submitted online at wetip.com.
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges retail businesses face with theft, impacting both their operations and local communities. Stay tuned for more developments as this story unfolds.
