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South American theft ring hits Ulta Beauty store in Paso Robles

October 17, 2025

By KAREN VELIE

Four members of a South American theft ring are in jail after they stole more than $1,000 in products from the Ulta Beauty store in Paso Robles on Thursday.

A worker at the store on Theatre Drive reported the theft, noting the men had fled the area. With the assistance of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s office, Paso Robles officers located the getaway vehicle.

Officers determined four men in the vehicle were involved in the retail theft. They recovered more than $1,000 of stolen merchandise.

For several years, a South American retail theft ring has targeted Ulta Beauty stores. Officers determined the thieves were part of the theft ring.

Officers booked John Steven, 26, of Los Angeles; Milton Pericoruiz, 28, of Fontana; Christian Duvanpardotirado, 29, of Los Angeles; and Maicol Fabian Pavon, 26, of Los Angeles on charges burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime.

 


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South American theft ring? Begs the obvious question of if they’re all American citizens or not? And if not, is PRPD going to cooperate with ICE to boot these bad guys back to where they came from, or are they going to do the wrong thing?


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These South American thieves often come here on tourist visas. Once here, they overstay. Note the unusual surnames they have. Not exactly the names we are used to: John Steven, Milton Pericoruiz, Christian Duvanpardotirado, and Maicol Fabian Pavon. Yeah, tourists aren’t what they used to be. BTW, these groups are also the ones that plant wireless cameras in people’s front yards to know when the homeowners are not home, and then they strike. Very clever.


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Maybe they’re escaping climate injustice and eager to assimilate into American society as hard working, tax paying citizens. I am betting against that scenario.


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They will be prosecuted for their crimes and rehabilitated at the expense of the California taxpayers. Then should be turned over to ICE for deportation.


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Bravo San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s office and Paso Robles police officers!


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