Suspect Arrested in California for Stealing $50,000 Worth of Hot Wheels from Train
Authorities recovered hundreds of boxes of the popular toys after a tip led to a traffic stop.
Police in San Bernardino County apprehended a suspect early Thursday morning in connection with a brazen theft of Hot Wheels toys valued at over $50,000. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when authorities received a tip about train robberies taking place near Maple Street.
Responding officers heard the suspect actively loading boxes, according to bodycam footage. An officer then observed a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck leaving the area and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was taken into custody without incident.
Colton Police Department officers recovered 350 boxes containing the stolen toys, with an estimated value of $54,000. The department shared its success on Facebook, stating, “We derailed his plans!”
The unidentified suspect was booked into the West Valley Detention Center on charges including burglary, possession of stolen property, and grand theft.