Irvine ‘pasta bandit’ accused of swapping LEGO sets for noodles in $34K scheme

Fuente: New York Post

A Southern California man’s alleged “brick” hustle has landed him behind bars after police say he pulled off a bizarre pasta-filled scam targeting LEGO sets. According to the Irvine Police Department, 28-year-old Paramount resident Jarrelle Augustine was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into a string of thefts at Target stores. Authorities say the suspect carried out the scheme at least 70 times, racking up roughly $34,000 in stolen goods nationwide.