The four women wanted for a take-over style theft at a Turlock beauty store are also wanted for a similar theft at a Fresno location that happened a couple of hours before they hit Turlock.

The theft in Turlock happened at 1:27 p.m. Monday at the Ulta Beauty store. The foursome had also committed a similar theft at a Ulta store in Fresno around 11 a.m. that same day.

Both thefts saw the four suspects enter the store with large tote bags and immediately begin tossing in perfumes, skin care products and cosmetics. They are in and out of the store within a minute.

The Fresno theft was caught on the surveillance video and the Turlock theft was videoed on a cell phone camera by a customer in the store.

At the Fresno theft one of the employees tried to stop one of the thieves and the suspect swung at her.

All four women were described as black adults. They left in a silver four-door Toyota Camry, which had the license plates removed.

“Turlock Police Department has been made aware of these types of ‘takeover thefts’ having occurred throughout the Valley over the last several months and will be working with other agencies in an attempt to identify the suspects,” said Turlock Police spokesman Sgt. Russ Holeman.

The police department is actively investigating this incident and ask that anyone with information call the Turlock Police Department at 668-1200. You can also contact the Turlock Police Department’s Tip Line at 668-5550 extension 6780 or email at tpdtipline@turlock.ca.us.

The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program. Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 521-4636 and may be eligible for a cash reward.