Crime & Safety

Warrington Fragrance Thief Caught After 3 Years On The Run

Now he's facing four 3rd-degree felonies for retail theft, receiving stolen merchandise, and conspiracy to commit retail theft.

Rigoberto Vega III of Bridgeton, New Jersey.
Rigoberto Vega III of Bridgeton, New Jersey. (Warrington Township Police Department)

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — A 36-year-old man wanted for stealing more than $1,000 worth of fragrances from Ulta Beauty is back in Warrington to face charges after three years on the run.

Rigoberto Vega III of Bridgeton, New Jersey, was taken into custody on March 31 in Cumberland County, New Jersey, and on Oct. 13 was transported back to Warrington where he was processed.

On May 10, 2023, at 6:06 p.m., Vega and an unidentified woman entered the Ulta store at the Shops at Valley Square and concealed fragrances before exiting the store without paying.

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Police identified 33-year-old Rigoberto Vega III of Bridgeton, New Jersey, as one of the suspects.

Vega was arraigned before Judge Wertman, who set bail at $50,000 or 10 percent cash. Vega was unable to post bail and was transported to the Bucks County Correctional Facility to await court action.

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Vega has been charged with four third-degree felonies for retail theft, conspiracy to commit retail theft, receiving stolen property, and conspiracy to receive stolen property.

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