Police recover US$30,000 worth of Labubu dolls stolen from Southern California warehouse
The collectible items have recently surged in popularity. The Labubus were stolen in a series of trips that spanned multiple days, the Chino police department said in a social media post. Two suspects, both minors, were later identified as workers at the warehouse, the department said.
Law enforcement found the items at a home in Upland, a city in the state's Inland Empire.
The announcement comes as authorities in Los Angeles county investigate a separate incident in which thieves stole about US$7,000 worth of the toothy little monsters from a store in La Puente.
Chino police obtained a search warrant to enter the home in Upland, the agency said.
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Labubu creator Kasing Lung shares the vision behind his unique plush toys
Labubu creator Kasing Lung shares the vision behind his unique plush toys
One suspect attempted to flee but later surrendered, the department said.
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