The alleged mastermind of the ‘California Girls’ crime ring is trying to desperately offload her $2.75 million San Diego mansion at a discount as she faces multiple felony charges.
Michelle Mack and her husband, Kenneth, listed their four-bedroom-five bath mansion in the picturesque suburb of Bonsall about two months after the couple were handcuffed by authorities inside their posh gated community.
Agents are welcoming offers from prospective buyers who are pre-qualified for a loan or paying all cash for the coastal villa.
Now the home- complete with panoramic views, a 3 1/2-acre vineyard, a winery and a private stone chapel with carved Indian temple doors- is listed $200,000 less than the Macks’ initial listing price.
The stunning 4,524-square-foot hillside home was the hub of Mack’s $8 million criminal operation and where she communicated with her criminal crew called the ‘California Girls’.
Federal and state authorities allege Michelle Mack, 53, employed others to shoplift cosmetics and other items from stores like Sephora, Ulta, Bloomingdales, Bath & Body Works, Sunglass Hut and LensCrafters.
Mack would then sell the goods on Amazon.
The Macks’ stunning property includes a 3 1/2-acre vineyard next to the four-bedroom home and is now listed $200,000 less than their original asking price
The pristine pool overlooks San Diego coastal views
The charming executive kitchen inside the 4,524-square-foot mansion
Federal and state authorities allege Michelle Mack was the head of the criminal enterprise known as the ‘California Girls’
The Macks bought the stunning Tuscan-design estate in October 2021 for about $2.3 million, according to records.
The ultra-luxurious mansion boasts a dramatic foyer and a ‘great room’ perfect for entertaining guests.
A small casita is also included in the property with its own kitchen, walk-in closet and fireplace.
The private winery, which can store about 1,800 bottles, even features a 300-year old Sicilian tile crest, according to Redfin.
The property includes a serene chapel with stained glass windows and hand carved Indian temple doors
One of the top floor bedrooms with stunning views overlooking the 3 1/2-acre property
Neighbors have said the Macks listed the home for rent for weddings and other special events.
When federal agents served a search warrant on Dec. 6, 2023 at the mansion, they found at least 10,000 items worth about $387,000 inside the garage, according to local NBC7.
Authorities allege Mack ran the ‘California Girls’ crew and purchased plane tickets for the other defendants, who then shoplifted at stores all over Southern California.
Investigators found more than 10,000 stolen items inside the Macks’ garage
Authorities said the stolen items were worth about $387,000
Mack also allegedly rented cars and paid for hotels for the shoplifters who worked for her, according to the federal search warrant.
Investigators also said Mack’s accomplices would mail some of the stolen goods to the Bonsall post office where the queenpin had a business address.
Amazon provided investigators with records that showed Mack’s operation racked up sales worth $8 million since 2012, including nearly $2 million in 2022 alone.
The cosmetic queenpin- along with her husband and seven others- were charged with 140 felony counts, including conspiracy to commit organized retail theft, grand theft and receipt of stolen property.
Michelle Mack also would allegedly ask her co-conspirators to recruit more shoplifters into their scheme, according to the criminal complaint obtained by DailyMail.com.
‘Did you get some new girls? I really need product so if you have anything please let me know,’ Mack texted to another defendant, Alina Franco.
Michelle Mack, 53, pictured with husband Kenneth, was the alleged mastermind of a nationwide shoplifting organization which netted the couple $8 million over a decade
Michelle and Kenneth Mack and the other defendants have all pleaded not guilty.
The couple is expected to be back in court next month.
