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Perfume Thief Stolen $250K From Nordstrom | Chicago News
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- Jul 25, 2026
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- 95
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Summary
A Chicago man, Philip Carter, 29, is facing serious charges in “Operation Eau de Fraud” after allegedly stealing nearly $250,000 worth of designer perfumes from Nordstrom. He reportedly swapped real bottles for clay or empties, faking returns and claiming gifts. With a YouTube channel and Patreon offering free fragrances to fans, he was secretly giving away stolen scents. Authorities raided his apartment, seizing 714 bottles and finding evidence he used heat guns and glue to reseal boxes. He’s now accused of scamming multiple stores — all for the love of perfume. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/54c979136aee0cb6