Lego theft scheme involving pasta

Police in Irvine, California, arrested the man after he was caught attempting to return a Lego set that had been filled with dried pasta.

The total value of the stolen Lego pieces is estimated to be over $34,000.

Investigators believe the man would carefully open the boxes, remove the contents, and then reseal them with the pasta to match the weight.

The scheme highlights the creative and unusual methods used by modern shoplifters to defraud major retailers.

Target has stated it is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.