Ontario Provincial Police announced the recovery of almost 200 boxes of Lego that had been taken from a local business where they were being held for charitable donation. The theft occurred over the weekend of July 20 and 21, and the loss was reported to authorities on July 24.
According to the police report, the boxes were stored by the business as part of a donation program intended for community groups. The items were removed without permission during the two‑day period, prompting the owner to contact the OPP.
Officers from the OPP launched an investigation that led to the location of the missing Lego boxes. The recovered inventory was found in possession of individuals unknown to the police and was returned to the business on July 25. The operation concluded without any reported injuries or additional property loss.
The incident highlights the practice of businesses serving as temporary storage sites for charitable goods in Ontario. While the police have not released details about how the boxes were retrieved, the swift recovery ensures that the intended donations can proceed as planned.
Police said the recovered boxes will be returned to the original charitable program pending verification of their condition. The OPP indicated that the investigation remains open in case additional items related to the theft surface. No arrests have been announced, and officials emphasized the importance of securing donation inventories.