A woman was captured on surveillance cameras stealing 142 of the cylindrical-headed Lego mini-figures from the Barnes & Noble store at 1600 Clarkson Road on two occasions: Feb. 15 and Feb. 17.

Two days later, the woman returned and stole 16 more figurines, detectives say. “I can safely say this is the first time we’ve ever dealt with a theft of Lego figures,” said Sgt. Keith Rider.

The Lego reseller, which stocks mini figures, accessories and bricks, has more than 100 outlets across the U.S. The Riverside store was the first one targeted, with the burglars ...

Stealing 10 dozen Lego mini-figurines apparently wasn’t enough for one woman, who is accused of taking items from a Missouri Barnes & Noble for a second time last week, authorities said.

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The woman stole 126 Lego mini-figurines from the store on February 15. Two days later, the woman returned and stole 16 figurines. The total value of the figurines is over $560.