A police department in California has begun releasing photographs that replace suspects' faces with Lego heads.
The Murrieta Police Department's unusual practice started when a new law went into effect protecting the identities of suspects of non-violent crimes.
Photos include an unshaven, sad Lego character with his hands behind his back, and a lineup of angry, smirking, or nervous suspects.
"The Murrieta Police Department prides itself in its transparency with the community, but also honors everyone's rights and protections as afforded by law; even suspects," a post by the department read.
Here's how some TV stations in the area covered the story:
Photo: Murrieta Police Department)