Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Detectives Investigating Ulta Beauty Shoplifting Turned Robbery in Newark

Date Posted: Friday, March 29th, 2024

Ulta - Christiana

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery stemming from a shoplifting that occurred yesterday afternoon at Ulta Beauty in Newark.

On March 28, 2024, at approximately 5:53 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Ulta Beauty located at 2130 Fashion Center Boulevard in Newark. The preliminary investigation revealed two females requested assistance from an Ulta Beauty employee with products in a locked display case. After the employee unlocked the case, one of the suspects pushed the employee and hit her in the face with her arm. The suspects then placed several products in a bag and fled on foot with the unpaid merchandise. Responding troopers searched the area for the suspects, but were unable to locate them. The employee sustained a minor injury.

The suspects are described as black females. As of now, surveillance video and images of the suspects are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective R. Strecker by calling (302) 365-8413. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.