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California man arrested for allegedly swapping in pasta for Lego pieces then returning them

Irvine police department announces bust in pun-filled social media post about alleged $34,000 Lego looting So much for using his noodle. A California man pilfered thousands of dollars in Lego toy sets from the retailer…

1 report1 sourceApr 21, 2026, 9:15 PM
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The GuardianApr 21, 2026, 9:15 PM

California man arrested for allegedly swapping in pasta for Lego pieces then returning them

Irvine police department announces bust in pun-filled social media post about alleged $34,000 Lego looting So much for using his noodle. A California man pilfered thousands of dollars in Lego toy sets from the retailer Target in a return-based scam, sometimes swapping valuable figurines with dried pasta pieces and before returning the construction-centric toys, authorities recently alleged. Continue reading...

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