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Lego crime wave: Police report ‘growing concern’ as thieves target toys with high resale value. Why holiday shoppers need to be careful this year

Lego sets have evolved from a colorful pile of bricks into more elaborate and sophisticated collectibles that entertain children and adults alike. While many holiday shoppers will leave the store with ...
Los Angeles Times

He stole Lego pieces, put dried pasta in the box, police say. Shake it, they ‘make the same sound’

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A man was arrested on suspicion of replacing Lego pieces with dried pasta inside boxes before returning them to ...
The New York Times

Police Break Up Lego Theft Ring, Recovering Hundreds of Beheaded Figurines

Officials said they had discovered tens of thousands of Lego pieces at a California home and arrested a man who trafficked in the stolen collectibles. By Jin Yu Young When detectives from the Santa ...
Albuquerque Journal

APD: Trio accused in $10K Lego larceny

Police say three men stole more than $10,000 worth of Lego bricks and other merchandise from multiple stores across Albuquerque before selling them to local toy and collectibles shops. Matthew Marquez ...
Fox Business

California police bust toy theft ring, recover $10K in stolen LEGO sets

Police in Southern California busted a toy theft ring this week, recovering $10,000 worth of stolen LEGO sets and other merchandise. The Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft Team, along ...