A jury has convicted a Portland man of running an operation to buy and sell stolen LEGO products and other merchandise.

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office said evidence revealed 41-year-old Raji Afife Azar was buying stolen merchandise from thieves for about 30 cents on the dollar and then selling it on eBay to unsuspecting strangers.

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Azar was referred to as a "fence," a term for someone who buys stolen merchandise from thieves.

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"This was, relatively speaking, a sophisticated fencing operation," said Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Sean Hughey in a news release.

Azar was found guilty of 12 total counts including laundering a monetary instrument, criminal conspiracy to commit theft, computer crime and attempted theft.

After arresting Azar, law enforcement searched his residence and found a large quantity of stolen LEGO products and other merchandise.

Portland Police estimated that the items, stolen from local Fred Meyer stores, were worth approximately $50,000.

Azar’s sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 15 at the Multnomah County Circuit Court.