""Deputies searched the box trucks and discovered a large amount of Lego products. A thorough investigation revealed the trailers were stolen while in transit from Fort Worth, Texas, to Moreno Valley, California.""
""The high value among collectors and their small, unassuming nature has turned many toys into high bounties. Authorities estimate this heist may have plundered thousands of mini bricks.""
""The three have been arrested on charges of cargo theft, conspiracy and possession of stolen vehicles. This comes on the heels of a similar bust in October involving a Lego black market in Lake County, California.""
Three men were arrested in Mojave, California, for stealing $1 million worth of Lego products. They were caught fleeing in box trucks filled with toys after reports of suspicious vehicles. The investigation revealed that the stolen Lego products were in freight trailers that had been taken while in transit from Texas to California. The high value of Lego among collectors has led to increased thefts, with authorities noting a rise in similar incidents involving valuable toys and collectibles.
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