A shoplifting arrest at a Gresham beauty store led to the recovery of a stolen firearm.
Sophia Gohl, 32, of Gresham, was taken into custody on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, after allegedly trying to steal a bag full of merchandise from the Ulta Beauty Supply in the 800 block of Northwest 12th Street.
Gresham Police officers responded after calls from employees about Gohl’s suspicious behavior. An officer spoke with her as she attempted to exit the store, setting off an alarm because of the unpaid-for merchandise in that bag. The total value of the stolen items exceeded $1,100…