3 Charged in $18K Ulta Beauty Theft Ring

Suspects accused of stealing from multiple stores in Tennessee

Jan. 30, 2026 at 2:39pm

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Three individuals - Yilianne Casero, Yoandys Diaz, and Sariel Maqueira - have been charged with stealing over $18,000 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty and Sephora stores in Tennessee. The suspects were pulled over on Interstate 40 and found to have multiple trash bags filled with stolen goods.

Why it matters

Organized retail crime is a growing problem, costing businesses billions annually. This case highlights the need for continued vigilance and coordination between law enforcement and retailers to combat these types of coordinated theft rings.

The details

According to court records, the three suspects were spotted leaving an Ulta Beauty store in Tennessee on January 22nd. Police conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 and discovered the vehicle contained several trash bags filled with over $18,000 worth of stolen merchandise from multiple Ulta Beauty and Sephora locations. The suspects were charged with two counts of theft of merchandise and one count under the Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act.

  • On January 22, the suspects were spotted leaving an Ulta Beauty store in Tennessee.
  • Police conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 on January 22.

The players

Yilianne Casero

One of the three suspects charged in the theft ring.

Yoandys Diaz

One of the three suspects charged in the theft ring.

Sariel Maqueira

One of the three suspects charged in the theft ring.

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What’s next

The three suspects will face trial on the charges related to the organized retail theft ring.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for continued collaboration between law enforcement and retailers to combat the growing problem of organized retail crime, which has significant financial and public safety impacts.