Two adults have been arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of Lego from stores across Auckland.
A 45-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man have been charged with 30 counts of shoplifting.
"Police have laid a brick load of charges after $20,000 worth of Lego was allegedly stolen from multiple retailers across Auckland," Sgt Karen Tabb said.
"The shoplifting has been taking place at stores right across the region in recent months.
"In each instance, the alleged thieves brazenly created a diversion in the store by setting off the fire alarm," Tabb explained.
Tabb and her team from the Wiri Community Engagement Team executed a search warrant at an address in Māngere this month.
"A man and a woman were located at the address and were arrested, along with some of the stolen property," she said.
The pair have since been charged with 30 counts of shoplifting.
They will also face charges under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act.
It was an "excellent outcome", Tabb said.
"Police will continue to target prolific offending against retail businesses in our communities."
The pair remain before the Manukau District Court.
