BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two women have pleaded guilty for stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a beauty supply chain.
Kashmonay U. Holley, 24, and Nahzaire N. Murray, 23, both of Rochester, plead guilty in State Supreme Court to one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree.
Investigators for the Erie County District Attorney's Office say Holley and Murray stole merchandise in excess of $50,000 from Ulta Beauty locations throughout Erie County from March 7-August 24, 2023.
Holley admitted she stole merchandise over the course of six months that was valued at approximately $73,397. Murray admitted to stealing $93,043 during the same time period. They are suspected of committing similar crimes in other counties, according to the District Attorney's office.
They both agreed to pay full restitution to Ulta.
“Retail theft is financially devastating for stores, especially our small business owners. In addition to the negative economic impact for local businesses and our community, I am deeply concerned about the serious threat that thieves pose to the safety of employees and customers. I want the residents of Erie County to know that retail crime with not be tolerated and I am committed to holding shoplifters, particularly repeat offenders, accountable,” said Erie County DA John Flynn.
Murray will be sentenced Dec. 21. Holley will be sentenced Dec. 22.
Both could face up to 15 years in prison. They were remanded to jail pending their sentence dates.