Auckland man arrested following series of Lego thefts

Thursday 15 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 15 May 2025, 12:53pm

In this story Waitakere District Court

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in West Auckland for allegedly stealing valuable Lego sets. The thefts spanned from Whangārei to Te Rapa and were investigated by the Waitematā West Enquiries Team. The suspect faces charges of theft and obtaining by deception.

How they headlined it

11:55am

1. StuffThu 15 May 2025, 11:55am

   Lego thefts throughout top of North Island lead to arrest (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 15 May 2025, 12:28pm

   Alleged prolific Lego thief arrested in West Auckland, faces multiple charges (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 15 May 2025, 12:39pm

   Police build case after Lego theft spree, man arrested (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 15 May 2025, 12:53pm

   Man arrested after spree of Lego thefts across North Island (opens in new tab)