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

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

The Guardian April 21, 2026

Irving police department announced bust in pun-filled social media post about alleged $34,000 Lego lootingSo 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…