A Bonsall couple who organized a national crime ring that stole millions from large retailers across the country, particularly luxury cosmetic stores, were ordered by a San Diego judge Thursday to pay millions in restitution to Ulta and Sephora.
Kenneth and Michelle Mack pleaded guilty in June to several counts of grand theft and conspiracy for the burglary ring that had at least 12 women shoplifting makeup and other goods that the Macks would re-sell online. The scheme targeted retail stores across the country, including about 230 Ulta stores, a LensCrafters in Clairemont and an Ulta store in Mira Mesa, prosecutors said.
A San Diego County judge sentenced Kenneth Mack Thursday to five years and four months in prison. As part of his plea deal, he will be released after one year and the rest will be served as probation with community service. Michelle Mack's sentencing will be served after her husband's so that the couple can care for their minor children. Michelle Mack was ordered not to leave the state and go near any Ulta or Sephora retailers in the meantime.
The judge also ordered the Macks and some of their co-conspirators to pay $3 million in restitution to Ulta and $13,000 to Sephora.
