$1 million Lego heist busted: What this bizarre toy crime says about the booming resale market — and why the theft is more common than you might think

Three California thieves are facing charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, cargo theft and conspiracy. They stole around ...
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Police break up Lego theft ring, recovering hundreds of beheaded figurines

When detectives from the Santa Rosa Police Department arrived at a house in Lake County, California, on Monday, they discovered what looked like a Lego crime scene. Plastic figurines were everywhere, ...
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California man arrested for allegedly swapping LEGO bricks with dry pasta and returning 70 boxes to Target — netting $34K across 5 states

Jarrelle Augustine's alleged scheme was almost elegant. Buy a $400 LEGO Star Wars set. Pour the bricks out at home. Refill the box with dry pasta, which rattles just enough to fool a return clerk.
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California man allegedly swapped LEGO bricks for dry pasta, returned 70 boxes to Target for $34K in refunds

Jarrelle Augustine's alleged scheme was almost elegant. Buy a $400 LEGO Star Wars set. Pour the bricks out at home. Refill the box with dry pasta, which rattles just enough to fool a return clerk.
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California Man Arrested in Elaborate Lego Theft Ring Operation

Santa Rosa police have arrested 39-year-old Robert Lopez in connection with an organized Lego theft operation. Officers recovered tens of thousands of stolen Lego pieces and unopened sets worth $6,000 ...