$10K worth of Lego stolen

[ChlorHex]

They might be hard core Lego collectors who won't sell what they stole but rather build stuff with the loot.
Hard to catch em that way... unless someone dobs them in.

[i_amtrunks]

They might be hard core Lego collectors who won't sell what they stole but rather build stuff with the loot.
Hard to catch em that way... unless someone dobs them in.

After I read it was technic and city sets in the second raid, the thought crossed my mind, $5000 of a non licensed brand would get you a fair amount of lego.

Guess the police will be keeping an eye on any ebay or gumtree sellers who may be trying to flog off a large amount of sealed sets...

[griffin]

I just saw that on the news.

Since it was so specific, it wouldn't be for resale... I think you'll end up seeing the mass creation on the annual convention circuit to "compete" (keep up with others), and no one will even know it was all stolen.

They noted that the glass from the front door was professionally removed... so if the police look for a glassier at the next few Lego display events, they might have their man.

[UltraMarginal]

this is starting to sound like an episode of NCIS

Unfortunately I can't see the police devoting a whole lot of resources to finding these thieves. "it's just some Lego" would be a common comment, and value wise, there are much bigger cases out there.

[MayzaPrime]

Look for an influx of lego for sale on ebay

[Bidoofdude]

What's that? Like 3 big sets?

[Sinnertwin]

If they've sussed the joint out & had time to remove the door as opposed to smashing it, i doubt that they'll be stupid enough to start selling it off in lots at the local flea market or eBay etc