California authorities have busted a nationwide shoplifting operation wide open. At the center of this story is a middle-aged California mom who is accused of masterminding the scheme.
The operation, which targeted hundreds of stores including Ulta, Sephora, LensCrafters, and others was uncovered after an investigation by the California Department of Justice. Those involved are believed to have pilfered almost $8 million in high-end makeup and clothing in an ongoing heist that started nearly a decade ago.
A California mom is accused of orchestrating a nationwide shoplifting scheme that stole millions of dollars worth of makeup and clothing from hundreds of stores for more than a decade, according to the California Department of Justice.
According to a complaint filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, more than $300,000 worth of makeup and other products were found in Michelle…
