(Gresham, OR) -- Three suspects have been charged in a series of retail thefts targeting Ulta Beauty stores in Multnomah County. Police say the suspects stole nearly 27-thousand dollars in merchandise across 19 thefts at three Portland-area locations over several months. Investigators say the suspects repeatedly entered stores, concealed items, and left without paying, often using bags or other items to hide merchandise. Authorities say the suspects were arrested last week and now face multiple theft-related charges.