Mount Pleasant retail theft; police find $48K worth of stolen items
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. - Two people were arrested over the weekend for shoplifting at an Ulta store in Mount Pleasant.
Police say that was just the tip of the iceberg.
They say they found nearly $50,000 worth of items inside the suspects' car, ranging from perfume to shoes to bags.
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Dainerys Socarras-Llopis and Jorge Aguilar
On Saturday, Feb. 17, officers were dispatched to Ulta around 7:45 p.m. for a man that was shoplifting. Police located the man and the vehicle he was driving, and ultimately arrested 36-year-old Jorge Aguilar and Dainerys Socarras-Llopis, 35. Both are from Cuba.
Police said there were 162 pairs of athletic shoes, 41 designer bags, 13 Adidas tracksuits, nine luggage sets and 332 bottles of cologne and perfume. The estimated retail value of the stolen property is $48,000.
"I think it’s literally insane," said Ulta shopper Luis Cruz. "How did they even do it? How do you even fit that in a car? That’s a lot of stuff."
Mount Pleasant retail theft; $48K value of stolen property
Two people were arrested in Mount Pleasant for retail theft with an estimated value of $48,000 in stolen property.
Other Ulta customers were also surprised by the amount.
"I’m just really shocked," said shopper Ayla Hopkins. "I’m just very surprised how they fit that all in their bags and stuff."
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The two are believed to be connected to thefts not only in Wisconsin, but across the country.
Mount Pleasant Ulta
Aguilar and Socarras-Llopis were transported to the Racine County Jail and charges were referred to the Racine County District Attorney’s Office for multiple counts of felony retail theft and receiving stolen property. .
Aguilar also has a warrant for his removal from the U.S. through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Statement
Ulta Beauty spokesperson
"We can confirm that Ulta Beauty cooperated with law enforcement on this investigation. The rise in organized retail crime is affecting all retailers, including Ulta Beauty, and we are deeply committed to ensuring a safe working environment for our associates and shopping environment for our guests."