This handout image courtesy of the Los Angeles Police Department obtained on June 10, 2024, shows stolen Lego kits recovered from a house in Long Beach, California on June 6, 2024. On June 6, police officers raided the Long Beach home of 71-year-old Richard Siegel, where they found 2,800 Lego kits, whose value police put at between $20 and over $1,000 each.
"During the officers' investigation at Siegel's residence, potential buyers of the toys arrived, lured by advertisements placed by Siegel on internet sales sites," Los Angeles Police Department said.
Siegel has been charged with organized retail theft, while 39-year-old Blanca Gudino, allegedly helping herself to boxes of LEGO at a local store, faces charges of grand theft for allegedly stealing the boxes of toys in Siegel's operation. (Photo by Los Angeles Police Department / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HANDOUT /Los Angeles Police Department" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS