A suspect was arrested for allegedly ransacking an Ulta Beauty store in San Bernardino County.
On Feb. 10, Rialto police responded to a smash-and-grab robbery at an Ulta store in Rialto.
Surveillance video captured three suspects rushing into the shop and quickly grabbing merchandise off shelves before tossing them into bags. One suspect used a crowbar to smash glass displays filled with designer fragrances.
The trio escaped with around $9,000 worth of merchandise. They fled the store in an older-model black Mercedes sedan before officers arrived.
On Feb. 19, police located one suspect — Damarcus Brown, 24, a Banning resident. During the arrest, officers recovered some stolen items and later seized his vehicle.
Brown was taken into custody for a felony probation violation, robbery, grand theft, and possession of stolen property.
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Surveillance video captured three suspects ransacking an Ulta Beauty store while grabbing merchandise off shelves and using crowbars to smash glass displays on Feb. 10, 2025. (Rialto Police Department) -
Surveillance video captured three suspects ransacking an Ulta Beauty store while grabbing merchandise off shelves and using crowbars to smash glass displays on Feb. 10, 2025. (Rialto Police Department)
Police said Brown is suspected of being involved in a retail theft crime ring affecting multiple jurisdictions.
“Rialto PD has zero tolerance for retail crimes and is committed to aggressively investigating and prosecuting offenders,” police said in a statement. “Businesses and residents deserve a safe community, and we remain committed to holding offenders accountable.”
Authorities are still searching for the other two suspects.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Officer Tolino at 909-820 2550.
Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
