Rs 1.4 crore Lego heist in Australia: Why thieves keep stealing these toys

Australian police over the weekend arrested a man for stealing Lego sets worth $160,000 (Rs 1.4 crore). The 41-year-old, who has not been identified, has been charged with theft and unlawful possession. Police said this was the largest haul of Lego sets they have uncovered since beginning a crackdown on retail theft in 2022. Why do thieves keep stealing these toys?

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