Two California residents were arrested in connection with what police referred to as a Lego theft ring that stole thousands of dollars worth of the toys, the Los Angeles Police Department announced Friday .

Richard Siegel, 71, and Blanca Gudino, 39, were arrested Wednesday after a retailer identified Gudino as a suspect in a series of thefts at a San Pedro store in December 2023, according to the announcement.

Los Angeles TV station KTLA identified the retailer as Target.

Gudino was observed by LAPD detectives on Tuesday, allegedly stealing again from the retailers Torrance and Lakewood stores, according to the announcement. Police said that Gudino then went to Siegels home in Long Beach to drop the Legos off.