Thousands of dollars worth of stolen Legos uncovered after theft bust in North Texas, police say

CBS NEWS ^ | 11/2/25 | Steven Rosenbaum

[DallasBiff]

A police department in North Texas said a retail theft call led officers to uncover tens of thousands of dollars of stolen merchandise tied to a multi-state crime ring.

The Watauga Police Department said that officers were dispatched to the Target store on Denton Highway near North Tarrant Parkway at 5 p.m. on Friday. Employees reported that a suspect had stolen more than $1,200 worth of Legos, but got away before police arrived.

Officers were able to track the man down at a residence and convinced him to surrender, which he did without incident. Watauga PD identified him as 28-year-old Winston Love.

[DallasBiff]

Legos? Did this 28 year old guy get out of childhood?

Are Legos that addictive?

[Larry Lucido]

I hope they wore their protective footwear!

[shelterguy]

“”Are Legos that addictive? “””

Yes.

[Our man in washington]

I’m glad the police were able to piece this together.

[rainee]

Probably reselling them
Legos are expensive

[Ken522]

Winston is a proud member of the “didntdonuffin” tribe ....

[Dr. Sivana]

Are Legos that addictive?

No, but they are fungible. For max value, ebay. For quick untraceable turnaround, "Bricks and Minifigs" used Lego store store.

[real saxophonist]

$1200 in Lego, that’s about 6 boxes.

[Vaduz]

Bet addiced to dumpster diving also

[kiryandil]

Shark steps on Lego...

[shelterguy]

Adult groups for LEGO fanatics are popular.

http://twinlug.com/

[SaveFerris]

There she blows!! 😃😄🤣🤣😂🤣😂

[enumerated]

From The Graduate:

“One word: Legos.”

[SaveFerris]

(I’m glad the police were able to piece this together.)

It was probably a snap.

Despite Democrat Chucky Schumer...

Everything just clicked.

[bigbob]

His punishment should involve wearing Lego shoes.

[Ikeon]

Your narrow mind has blinded you to hobbies others may enjoy, harmless hobbies like legos,

go on ebay and search, hotwheels are big too.

I have free time and find it very relaxing to build things. It beats drugs, alcohol, and porn by miles.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Lego rustler.

[The Louiswu]

Wife got me this 800+ piece Batmobile Lego kit for Christmas last and it was a blast to put together and lit looks great on my shelf!

[DallasBiff]

Your narrow mind has blinded you to hobbies others may enjoy, harmless hobbies like legos,

So would you steal from a retail store, to fulfill your hobby?

Not accusing but your above italicized message, seems so.

[GingisK]

I’m glad the police were able to piece this together.

Extra kudos for the aircraft carrier.