Two Texans are accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Lego sets from a multitude of stores in various states like Texas, Oklahoma, Philadelphia, and Florida.

According to a report from WFAA, the Smith County affidavit stated that two 33-year-olds, Brian Fleming and Ladarion Anderson, are accused of stealing over $400,000 worth of Lego sets since 2021.

Investigations were opened back in October of 2022 which revealed a secret third member of the crime ring (there were actually about 10 members estimated to be involved). A suspect was found with 19 Cricut machines in his vehicle. What's wrong with you? You don't know what a Cricut machine is? Pfft, I totally did... This is what they look like:

These devices make it possible to cut or draw on a variety of materials like paper, cardstock or vinyl.

It turns out, the trooper who found the large number of stolen machines also discovered invoices from Fleming to purchase other illegal goods, including the Lego sets.

Here's how the group would commit the thefts. One or more would enter a store and purchase small items that were only a few bucks. Then, they'd pay with credit or debit cards and take the receipts.

They would then modify the receipts to show that they, in fact, purchased very expensive Lego sets. After going back into the store (not the same people), they would grab the expensive product and walk out.

If they were ever stopped by employees or security, they would simply show them the receipt, proving that they "paid" for the fancy item.

Once they had the contraband, they would turn around and sell them on eBay or Amazon at severely discounted prices.

Both Fleming and Anderson are charged with theft over $300,000 and engaging in organized crime, according to WFAA. Fleming was held in the Smith County jail on a combined $1.1 million bond, while Anderson was sent to the Tarrant County Corrections Center on a combined $1.14 million bond.