A 32-year-old Lego aficionado found himself in cuffs after a bold burglary at University Place's Sasquatch Bricks Toy Store, which saw over $10,000 in Legos lifted. Described as a pre-dawn heist on February 13, Pierce County Sheriff's Office was alerted to the crime after a man utilized a U-Haul truck to forcefully enter the store and abscond with the iconic building blocks. KOMO News reported that the deputies responded to a scene of chaos left in the wake of the burglar's escape.
The investigation that ensued, with the aid of surveillance footage and public tips, led law enforcement to a storage unit, a mere mile from the victimized toy store to find their suspect. As per FOX 13 Seattle, the authorities discovered the 32-year-old suspect, identified as Caylan Guerra, in a stupor in his vehicle parked just outside the storage facility.
Deputies served a warrant on Thursday, uncovering the stolen Lego sets alongside more nefarious items. The News Tribune detailed police reports that indicated the presence of two firearms—one reported as stolen—two bags of Fentanyl, a significant quantity of methamphetamine on Guerra's person, and several debit cards that Guerra had no claim to.
