Shoplifters love Lego. The colorful plastic toy bricks are a gold mine for criminals

Lego’s fanbase is facing a rise in theft, with both individuals and organized crime targeting the popular toy sets. The thefts primarily involve expensive sets that can fetch high prices on the resale market. Lego sets are easy to resell and hard to trace, making them an attractive target for thieves. Recent thefts have been reported in various states, with large quantities of Lego toys being stolen. Retailers such as Barnes & Noble and Target have experienced thefts of valuable Lego sets. The demand for stolen Lego products has even prompted a counterfeit market to emerge, particularly online.