Property Crime

Apr. 18, 2026

California man accused in $34K Lego theft scheme

Jarrelle Augustine allegedly replaced LEGO minifigures with pasta in elaborate retail fraud.

Apr. 18, 2026

Rash of Home Burglaries Hits San Fernando Valley

Mayor directs LAPD to increase patrols, use license plate readers, and hold community meetings in response.

Apr. 18, 2026

Fake Justin Bieber rep pulls off $200,000 Coachella EV rental heist

Owner of rental company recounts how a fraudster posing as Bieber's team booked and disappeared with four luxury electric vehicles.

Apr. 18, 2026

Monrovia Burger Basket owners robbed of $140,000 life savings

Elderly couple's retirement funds stolen in brazen home burglary

Apr. 18, 2026

Man Arrested for Stealing Car Outside Fresno Sheriff's Department

Joshua Ray Ivey was out on bail after stealing an ambulance in December

Apr. 18, 2026

LAPD to Boost Patrols After Ventura Boulevard Burglaries

Mayor Karen Bass vows to keep Angelenos safe amid recent home break-ins.

Apr. 18, 2026

California Man Arrested for LEGO Theft Scheme

Suspect replaced LEGO sets with dry pasta before returning them for refunds

Apr. 18, 2026

LAPD Boosts Patrols After Ventura Boulevard Burglaries

Mayor Bass vows to keep Valley residents safe following string of home break-ins.

Apr. 18, 2026

Flash Mob Loots Los Angeles AutoZone

Thieves steal thousands in goods during brazen retail theft incident

Apr. 18, 2026

Driver in Stolen Vehicle Crashes into Semitruck at Hayward Sideshow

Police say the blue Chevy Camaro was stolen out of San Jose and involved in multiple collisions.

Apr. 18, 2026

Mayor Orders LAPD Surge After San Fernando Valley Burglary Spree

Increased patrols, air support, and license plate readers deployed to deter criminals along Ventura Boulevard

Apr. 18, 2026

Dylan Sprouse Tackles Trespasser at Hollywood Hills Home

Actor holds suspect at gunpoint until police arrive, no injuries reported.

Apr. 18, 2026

Burglars Flee After Pasadena Homeowner Confronts Them

Two suspects escaped after a resident heard glass breaking and confronted them inside his home.

Apr. 17, 2026

Man Arrested for Nationwide Lego Theft Scheme

Suspect replaced Lego pieces with dried pasta at 70 Target stores across the country.

Apr. 17, 2026

California Man Charged in $34K Lego Swap Scheme

Suspect allegedly replaced Lego pieces with dried pasta to get refunds at Target stores

Apr. 17, 2026

2 Arrested for Graffiti Spree on LA County State Property

Suspects caused tens of thousands in damage, authorities say

Apr. 17, 2026

Man Arrested for Stealing $34,000 in Legos, Swapping Pieces for Pasta

Suspect accused of targeting Target stores across the U.S. with elaborate Lego theft scheme

Apr. 17, 2026

Man Accused of Stealing $34,000 in Legos, Swapping Pieces for Pasta

The suspect is wanted in connection with at least 70 thefts at Target stores across the U.S.

Apr. 17, 2026

California Man Accused of Swapping Stolen Legos with Pasta

Irvine police say the suspect replaced expensive Lego sets with dry pasta before returning them to stores.

Apr. 17, 2026

Stolen School Bus Leads Police on Chase

Authorities pursue a stolen school bus on the 605 Freeway in Lakewood, California.