OR - Giant Lego theft ring busted with more than $200,000 in stolen sets - July 10, 2024

[Clearsky]

Giant Lego theft ring busted in Oregon with roughly $200K in stolen sets seized

A massive Lego theft ring was busted by police in Oregon who took jaw-dropping drone footage of mountains of the colorful toys from above.

nypost.com

More than 4,150 swiped sets of the plastic building-blocks — valued at roughly $200,000 — were seized from the Brick Builders shop in Eugene, the Springfield Police Department said Tuesday.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

I think I've heard everything now.

 

[Inthedetails]

I think I've heard everything now.

The weirdest thing is I have heard of Lego theft rings! It's basically organized crime disguised to look like shoplifting moms, brushed off as "oops, just wanted to get toys for my kids - so sorry." But, it's big business.

Makes me look askance at online sellers who offer "new with tags" items at discount price.

jmo