A large LEGO bust went down in Southern California — and it appears like some alleged thieves bought their palms on fairly the haul they have been attempting to hawk … ‘trigger the pics are nuts.
Almost 3,000 packing containers of LEGO toy units have been found by police amid a large retail theft bust in L.A. this week … ensuing within the arrest of two suspects.
In response to the LAPD, the alleged culprits are Lengthy Seaside resident Richard Siegel — who has been arrested on organized retail theft costs — and Lawndale resident Blanca Gudino — who was arrested for grand theft.
Cops say a string of thefts at a San Pedro Goal bought on detectives’ radar in December 2023 … and loss prevention staff finally flagged Gudino to police as a possible suspect.
Gudino was allegedly noticed on Tuesday swiping LEGO objects from Goal shops within the South Bay. Cops say Gudino then introduced the products to Siegel’s residence in Lengthy Seaside … the place police served a search warrant Wednesday, discovering 2,800 packing containers of stolen LEGOs.
Images from the scene present TONS of packing containers stacked excessive … overtaking the residing area with what appears like some significantly worthwhile units — together with collectibles from manufacturers like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, and Minecraft, amongst others.
LAPD even revealed {that a} demo set inside a plexiglass casing — which is generally present in a LEGO retailer — was found on the scene.
Police say potential toy patrons arrived at Siegal’s residence throughout their investigation … noting it appeared the patrons have been responding to an internet commercial for the LEGOs.
Who the hell knew … LEGOs are fairly rattling worthwhile!