Event Brief
NCSO busts ‘Lego bandit’ drug, theft ring
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office detectives say a Target shoplifting probe at State Road 200 in Yulee led to a multi-county chase and seizure of drugs. The operation also resulted in the recovery of about $20,000 in LEGO merchandise from a U-Haul van, according to NCSO.
WHO: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office detectives; a suspect described as the “Lego bandit”
WHAT: Busted a multi-county retail theft operation targeting high-value LEGO merchandise; drugs and about $20,000 in merchandise were seized from a U-Haul van.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 9:48 AM ET
WHERE: Yulee, Florida
WHY: The probe began with repeated shoplifting at the Target on State Road 200 in Yulee, which investigators said uncovered an organized effort targeting high-value LEGO merchandise.
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