Woman Accused Of Bringing 2 Kids Along While Stealing At Wheaton Ulta

WHEATON, IL — A woman has been accused of stealing items from the Ulta store in Wheaton with two children in tow, according to police.

Jennifer Adams, 31, of Chicago, has been charged with burglary and retail theft in connection with the Dec. 2023 incident.

Police say Adams went into Ulta store at 112 Danada Square West with two young children just before 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 12. Adams is accused of stealing $300 worth of perfume and cologne. She is further accused of “in the commission of a criminal offense being a burglary to the Ulta Beauty," a news release said.

Adams was arrested April 12 following an investigation.

“The message DuPage County law enforcement is sending to would-be thieves is simple, if you come to DuPage County to steal, you will be arrested, charged and prosecuted,” DuPage County State's Attorney Berlin said in a news release.

Berlin added, “What I find particularly troubling in the case against Ms. Adams is the allegation that she enlisted her two minor children to assist her in her criminal activity. Contrary to popular belief, retail theft is not a victimless crime and results in lost profits for business owners, lost wages for employees and higher prices for consumers."

Adams is set to appear in court May 6.