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Man Arrested for Stealing Car Outside Fresno Sheriff's Department

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

LAPD to Boost Patrols After Ventura Boulevard Burglaries

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

California Man Arrested for LEGO Theft Scheme

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

LAPD Boosts Patrols After Ventura Boulevard Burglaries

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

Burglars Flee After Pasadena Homeowner Confronts Them

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

Man Arrested for Nationwide Lego Theft Scheme

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

California Man Charged in $34K Lego Swap Scheme

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

2 Arrested for Graffiti Spree on LA County State Property

Suspects caused tens of thousands in damage, authorities say

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

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.

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.

Stolen School Bus Leads Police on Chase

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

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

The 28-year-old suspect is accused of targeting Target stores across the U.S.

Monrovia Restaurant Owners Robbed of $140K Life Savings

Thieves broke into the family's home and stole their entire retirement nest egg.

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

The suspect is accused of removing valuable Lego pieces and replacing them with dried pasta before returning the items to Target stores across the US.

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

The suspect is accused of targeting Target stores across the U.S. and reselling the valuable merchandise.

Bass Directs LAPD Deployment to Address Ventura Boulevard Burglaries

Mayor Karen Bass takes action after recent home break-ins in San Fernando Valley

Actor Dylan Sprouse tackles home intruder at Hollywood Hills estate

The Suite Life star held the suspect at gunpoint until police arrived.

LAPD Investigates Burglary Spree in San Fernando Valley

Over 150 break-ins reported so far this year, down from 2025 but still concerning for residents

Dumpster Company Dumps Trash in Customer's Yard Over Unpaid Bill

Dispute over unpaid rental and disposal fees leads to escalation in San Pablo, California.

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