Just in time for Comi-Con...

An 18 year-old Riverside man could soon find himself booked at the Riverside County Jail now that officers believe he'd run off with someone else's swag.

The man was initially questioned in the downtown area by members of the gang unit.   After a few minutes, they discovered a bunch of (likely valuable) Star Wars memorabilia on him.

Although he tried his best to convince police that he'd "found" the items, the force in the young man was not strong enough to pull the lie off.

Detectives said he hardly seemed credible, so they confiscated collector cards, a poster and other unnamed items.

For now, the department is trying to track down the rightful owner.

As for likely thief, well he hasn't yet been taken into custody.  But if the owner does come forward and officers determined a crime did take place, the officers will likely issue a warrant for his immediate arrest.

Bail bonds for theft charges can span from $5,000 to more than $20,000, although if detectives feel the defendant should face street gang enhancements, they could run much higher.

Read the full story here:  California man accused of stealing Star Wars swag