BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – In a surprising turn of events, four women were arrested for their involvement in a series of thefts at Ulta Beauty stores throughout Bexar County. This crime spree reportedly lasted nearly a year and has raised concerns over organized retail theft.
The women, who have been charged with organized retail theft, allegedly stole items worth more than $16,400 from various Ulta Beauty locations. This serious charge is classified as a third-degree felony, reflecting the scale and planning involved in their actions.
According to the arrest affidavits, the accused operated in pairs or groups, sometimes teaming up to execute their thefts. Surveillance footage played a crucial role in capturing their activities, showing them concealing stolen items in purses, clothing, and even a child’s backpack before leaving the stores without paying.
The first reported theft occurred on March 15, 2025, at an Ulta Beauty store located in the 8200 block of Texas State Highway 151. In that incident, the women allegedly stole items valued at $7,295. Later, on November 29, 2025, the same two suspects returned to the store and were involved in another theft, this time totaling $2,901.
On December 19, 2025, all four women were captured on surveillance video at the Ulta Beauty store in the 5300 block of West Loop 1604 North, resulting in a loss of $4,126. The following month, on January 2, 2026, Beltran, along with Virginia Maldonado and Blanca Maldonado, was involved in another theft at the Ulta Beauty store in the 700 block of Interstate 10, leading to a total loss of $2,110.
Investigators employed facial recognition software alongside surveillance video to successfully identify the women involved in these thefts. This highlights the importance of technology in modern law enforcement and retail security.
As of now, court records indicate that all four women have been released after posting bail. This situation serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges retailers face with organized theft and the impact it has on businesses and their communities.
