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Stolen Lego sets worth nearly $30,000 found in California desert
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The stolen items were Lego sets, specifically the McLaren F1 model, and they were contained in an abandoned van. The van held 123 boxes of these stolen Lego sets, which are valued at nearly $30,000.
A significant discovery was made in a desert area of California, where a large quantity of stolen goods was found. The stolen items were Lego sets, specifically the McLaren F1 model, and they were contained in an abandoned van.
The van held 123 boxes of these stolen Lego sets, which are valued at nearly $30,000.
Further details about this incident can be found through the source, which reported on the discovery of the stolen Lego sets.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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