A security guard was instrumental in preventing robbers from taking off with $2,500 in cosmetics from Ulta Beauty in Thousand Oaks. Three robbery suspects entered the store, appearing to check for expensive items. Two of the suspects returned later, filled bags with merchandise and ran to a waiting vehicle. It was then that they were confronted by a security guard, which caused the suspects to drop the bags of merchandise before fleeing.

The suspected robbers were arrested a short time later by police who pulled over the vehicle. Also arrested was the 16-year-old driver.

According to the Ventura County Sheriffs Department: “The Thousand Oaks Police Department has seen a recent rise in Organized Retail Theft activity at this Ulta Beauty location and other businesses that sell cosmetics and fragrances in Thousand Oaks.”

Retail Store Security Guard In Action. Retail security guards step into dangerous situations and perform security services to protect the safety of store employees and customers as well as thwart would-be robbers from stealing merchandise.

The Ulta Beauty robbery is just one instance of a foiled robbery where a security guard was able to assist police to recover stolen merchandise.

With Black Friday and the holiday shopping season coming up, now is the time to make sure your retail store is protected.

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