Highland Ulta Hit By Smash & Grab Sunday Evening
On Sunday July 28, 2024 at approximately 5:02 PM, Highland Police were dispatched to Ulta, 10333 Indianapolis Blvd., in the Highland Grove Mall. It was reported that a shoplifting had just occurred.
Upon arrival, employees and witnesses advised that a male black (over 6ft tall, wearing a blue medical mask, black hoodie with a round white symbol and writing on it, grey pants and grey shoes) and a female black (heavy-set, wearing a white pullover and a medical mask) had just fled the store with large amounts of perfumes and cosmetics. It was learned that the male and female were in the store as described and then the male pulled a crowbar from a bag he had tied around his waist. He then began smashing locked glass display cases with the crowbar and then he and the female began to load items into the bag. (At one point, witnesses and employees advised that the male had lifted up his jacket and this exposed what is believed to be a black handgun in his waistband.)
After filling the bag, the suspects fled in what was described to be a dark colored, possibly blue Dodge Caliber with a paper plate on it. It is believed the vehicle fled north on US 41.
Police stated that no employees or witnesses were injured in this incident.
If you witnessed this incident or have any information that may be of value, police ask that you call Highland Detectives at 219-838-3184. This case is still under investigation by the Highland Police Department.
