A man in Washington was arrested after stealing $10,000 worth of Legos from a toy store. This Lego thief was tracked down by police after weeks of investigation. The suspect, 32-year-old Caylan Andrew Guerra, allegedly broke into Sasquatch Bricks Toy Store in University Place on February 13. Officers worked tirelessly to piece together evidence and follow leads. Surveillance footage and tips led them to a storage unit just a mile away from the crime scene.
Officers Find the Suspect Passed Out in His Car
When police arrived at the storage facility, they found Guerra, the Lego thief, unconscious in his car. Officers quickly surrounded the vehicle. They ordered him to step out, but he refused to comply. Body camera footage shows officers warning him multiple times. One officer threatened to break the window if he did not exit. When he still refused, they shattered the driver’s side window and pulled him out. Due to his extensive criminal history, officers wanted to act fast to ensure everyone’s safety.
Police Discover Firearms, Drugs, and Stolen Legos
After detaining Guerra, officers searched his storage unit. Inside, they found firearms, drugs, scales, and small baggies. The stolen Legos were hidden in the rafters by the Lego thief. One of the guns was reported stolen. Investigators also uncovered large amounts of methamphetamine, two bags of fentanyl, and several stolen credit and debit cards. Police charged Guerra with multiple crimes, including unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, obstructing law enforcement, and possession of a stolen firearm.
Guerra’s Criminal Past and Bail Set at $175,000
Guerra has a long record of property crimes and weapons violations. Police say he stole the Legos by breaking into the store in the early morning hours. He then fled in a stolen U-Haul. By the time officers arrived, the store was a mess, and the suspect was gone. On Friday, Guerra, the notorious Lego thief, was arraigned, and his bail was set at $175,000. Police are still investigating other possible crimes linked to him, including the stolen U-Haul. He has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a court hearing on April 15.
Another Major Lego Theft in California This Month
Guerra’s case is not the only Lego thief incident recently. On March 4, police in California arrested Michael Ivory Fletcher, 23, for multiple counts of burglary. Fletcher allegedly stole $25,000 worth of merchandise from a Target store in Martinez, California. Police believe he was involved in a series of thefts from August 2024 to February 2025. His method was simple but effective. He would enter a store alone, load a shopping cart with Lego sets, and leave within minutes.
The Growing Trend of Lego Theft and Its High Resale Value
Legos are more than just children’s toys. Some sets become rare collector’s items worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. A 2021 study from the Higher School of Economics in Moscow found that unopened Lego sets have an 11% annual return on the resale market. Because of this high resale value, thieves often target toy stores. Limited edition sets can fetch high prices, making them attractive to criminals looking for quick profits.
