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Blanca Gudino, 39, of Lawndale, and Richard Siegel, 71, of Long Beach, have been arrested on Wednesday, June 5, following a six- month investigation into the thefts, in accordance with the Los Angeles Police Department.
The investigation started in December following a sequence of thefts at a retail retailer within the 1700 block of North Gaffey Street in San Pedro. Loss prevention workers had recognized Gudino because the suspect, police stated.
On June 4, police say they noticed Gudino stealing objects from the identical retailer in Torrance and Lakewood.
The LEGO units have been then introduced by Gudino to Siegel’s residence in Long Beach, police stated.
A search warrant was served on the Long Beach residence the next day and greater than 2,800 packing containers of LEGO toys have been discovered, ranging in worth from $20 to greater than $1,000. While authorities have been investigating the residence potential consumers for the LEGOs, lured by commercials Siegel positioned on the web, arrived to purchase toys on the home.
Gudino was booked on suspicion of grand theft, whereas Siegel was booked for organized retail theft.
Anyone with data on the thefts ought to contact the Harbor Area detectives at 310-726-7900. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls needs to be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).
