Stolen LEGO Sets, Hot Wheels Worth $10,000 Recovered in Southern California Bust

California police bust toy theft ring, recover $10K in stolen LEGO sets

Police in Southern California busted a toy theft ring this week, recovering $10,000 worth of stolen LEGO sets and other merchandise.The Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft Team, along with Southwest Cities SWAT, served a search warrant Wednesday at a residence on South Gilbert Street, leading to the arrest of Hugo Omar Sanchez-Sanchez.Sanchez-Sanchez, 37, was charged with possession of stolen property and organized retail theft, pol…

$10K in stolen LEGO, Hot Wheels recovered in SoCal toy theft bust

Hemet police say they have cracked a bold toy theft ring, recovering about $10,000 worth of stolen LEGO sets and Hot Wheels in a dramatic Southern California bust.

Stolen LEGO sets, Hot Wheels worth $10,000 recovered in Southern California bust

A 37-year-old man in Riverside County was taken into custody in connection with an organized retail theft ring and being in possession of approximately $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise. In a news release, officials with the Hemet Police Department said detectives identified Hugo Omar Sanchez-Sanchez as a suspect involved in the theft of large quantities [...]