$18K In Lego Sets Stolen During 41 Thefts At San Jose Targets: Police

SAN JOSE, CA — A San Jose man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of Lego sets during a string of dozens of thefts at Target stores in recent months.

The San Jose Police Department's Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Detail said it investigated 41 related incidents since August, culminating with the arrest of a suspect last month.

Police allege Jesus Delgadillo, 46, of San Jose, stole Lego sets with a combined value of more than $18,000 from Target locations around the city. Investigators found and arrested Delgadillo on Nov. 14, and police said he had stolen Target merchandise in his vehicle.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan celebrated the arrest in a statement shared last week.

"Four retail thefts is too many — over 40 is ludicrous," Mahan said. "I want to thank our police department's Organized Retail Theft Detail for leaning in and using the resources we have available to arrest those harming our community."

Delgadillo was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on suspicion of multiple counts of grand theft and attempted grand theft.