Thieves Steal More Than $20,000 In Cosmetics From Philadelphia Area Store

A group of thieves stole more than $20,000 worth of merchandise from a cosmetics store in the Philadelphia area.

Five individuals wearing masks entered the store, grabbed as much as they could, and left within a minute, fleeing the scene in a dark-colored sedan. The theft took place at the Ulta Beauty store in the Hamilton Crossings shopping center in Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, about 60 miles north of Philadelphia, at around 6:30 p.m. Monday night. Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating the matter, interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance, WFMZ 69 Lehigh Valley reported.

“Five individuals went into the Ulta Beauty Store at Hamilton Crossings in Lower Macungie Township, went inside the building with bags and stole numerous merchandise,” said Trooper Nathan Branosky, public information officer for Pennsylvania State Police Troop M. “They fled the scene within 40 seconds of entering the store.”

Police are asking witnesses to come forward, and urging individuals to be vigilant while doing their holiday shopping. “Try to be the best witness you can, whether you’re inside the store or outside the store, but obviously be safe while doing so,” Branosky said, adding that witnesses should take in as much information about the suspects as they can. – READ MORE