Bemidji<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Cass Lake woman faces a felony theft charge following an alleged shoplifting incident at Ulta Beauty.<\/p>\n Nicole Ashley Goose is charged with theft of property valued between $1,000 and $5,000.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Goose and Jeffrey Allen Goose left the Bemidji store with $1,503.89 in unpaid merchandise.<\/p>\n The alleged theft happened during the evening of May 8, 2026.<\/p>\n According to the criminal complaint, Bemidji police received a theft report around 7:40 p.m.<\/p>\n A store employee reported seeing a man and woman concealing merchandise inside personal bags.<\/p>\n Police waited outside the store until two people matching the description came outside.<\/p>\n The woman was identified as Nicole Ashley Goose.<\/p>\n The man was identified as Jeffrey Allen Goose, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Nicole Goose initially denied taking merchandise and asked to see the surveillance video.<\/p>\n Authorities then escorted both people back into Ulta Beauty.<\/p>\n Once inside, authorities asked them to remove any unpaid merchandise from their bags.<\/p>\n The complaint says both complied and turned over the merchandise.<\/p>\n Store employees scanned the recovered products to determine their total retail value.<\/p>\n The merchandise was valued at $1,503.89, according to court records.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege the property was taken without permission and with intent to permanently deprive the store.<\/p>\n The complaint does not list a separate charge against Jeffrey Goose in this case.<\/p>\n Nicole Goose now faces one felony theft count in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum sentence of five years in prison.<\/p>\n It also lists a possible fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n Under Minnesota law, theft exceeding $1,000 can carry the felony penalty listed in the complaint.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s theft statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public court information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Beltrami County court file number 04-CR-26-1733.<\/p>\n The charge and supporting statements are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Goose is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\nEmployees Report Items Being Concealed<\/h2>\n
More Than $1,500 in Merchandise Recovered<\/h2>\n
Felony Theft Charge Filed<\/h2>\n