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Man Charged in Lego Theft Scheme Involving Pasta
A California man faces charges related to a theft scheme involving Lego kits. Authorities report significant financial loss due to the alleged actions. (sources: nytimes, wrganews)
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A man has been charged with grand theft after allegedly replacing valuable Lego pieces with pasta and returning the altered boxes for refunds. The total loss is estimated at $34,000.
- The accused is Jarrelle Augustine, according to police.
- Augustine allegedly purchased Lego sets, removed valuable pieces, and returned the boxes filled with pasta.
- The scheme reportedly resulted in a loss of approximately $34,000.
Why it matters
The case highlights unusual methods of theft and raises questions about retail return policies.
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