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Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
$30k theft: 14 boxes of stolen Labubu dolls recovered in California; minor warehouse workers arrested
AP file photo The Southern California police department has recovered around $30,000 worth of Labubu dolls stolen over multiple days, the agency announced this week. The theft involved two suspects, both minors, who were later identified as employees of the warehouse, the Chino police department said through a social media post. The stolen collectibles were recovered by authorities at a residence in Upland, a city located in California's Inland Empire. 'During the investigation, a search warrant was served at a residence in Upland,' an official said, reported ABC News. 'One suspect attempted to flee but ultimately surrendered without incident. Detectives recovered fourteen boxes of stolen merchandise, along with evidence indicating the items were being prepared for resale and shipment across the country.' Detectives recovered 14 boxes of stolen goods and found evidence suggesting the pair intended to ship and resell the collectibles nationwide, reported AP. Both suspects were taken to San Bernardino County juvenile hall on suspicion of burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary. The announcement follows a separate case under investigation in Los Angeles County, where thieves stole roughly $7000 worth of the toothy figurines from a store in La Puente. Created by a Hong Kong-born artist, Kasing Lung, the Labubu was first launched in 2015 and is marketed by China's Pop Mart. More than 300 Labubu doll designs have been released since its debut in 2015.
CTV News
6 hours ago
- CTV News
Police in Southern California find US$30,000 worth of Labubus stolen from warehouse
Diep Nguyen shows a Labubu doll to media during the opening of Germany's first shop for Labubu plush dolls in Berlin, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File) CHINO, Calif. — A police department in Southern California recovered about US$30,000 worth of Labubu dolls that were stolen from a warehouse, the agency announced this week. 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. Law enforcement found the items at 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 $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. One suspect attempted to flee but later surrendered, the department said. Detectives found 14 boxes of stolen items and evidence indicating the suspects were planning to resell and ship the collectibles across the country, the department said. The Labubu, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, was first introduced in 2015 and is sold by China's Pop Mart.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
$30,000 worth of Labubus headed for black market recovered from SoCal home
When police searched a home in Upland as part of a recent burglary investigation, they weren't looking for piles of cash or bags full of jewelry, but boxes of what has become the must-have item of the year. Within each of the 14 boxes taken from the home, Chino police said, were those little customizable monsters that are taking over America — Labubu. According to a social media post on Monday, Chino police recovered $30,000 worth of the furry figurines, which usually retail for about $30, from a home as part of an investigation into a series of thefts from a local warehouse. The figurines are usually sold at Pop Mart stores and create a fervor whenever new supplies are released. A child-sized Labubu sold at auction for $150,000, according to media reports, and limited edition monsters can retail for $150. When police searched the home, they found an operation to resell and ship the figurines across the country, officials said. One person inside the home tried to run away but eventually surrendered. The Labubus were then returned to their rightful owner. With their popularity soaring, Labubu heists are not unheard of in the Southland. Last week, thieves robbed a La Puente business that advertised its stock of Labubu figurines online. One Stop Sales said that thieves broke into their shop and stole multiple boxes of merchandise, including Labubu monsters. The shop owners later announced that some of their merchandise were recovered by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Labubu, the furry figurines sold exclusively at Chinese-based Pop Mart, are often sold in timed online events and then customers can pick up at storefronts across the U.S. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Solve the daily Crossword
Al Bawaba
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
$30,000 worth of Labubu dolls stolen from US shop
ALBAWABA- Chino, California, recently made headlines after four thieves stole $30,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a warehouse over multiple days, according to local police. The thieves ignored the money and electronics inside the store and instead focused on stealing Pop Mart's trendy dolls, according to surveillance camera footage provided by the owner. The New York Post reported that the four thieves allegedly smashed the store's glass door to get inside. Co-owner Joanna Avendano told ABC 7, "We worked so hard to get to this point, and for them to just come in and, like nothing, take it all away, it's really bad." Avendano added that the store might have been robbed after it was targeted when she posted about the Labubu dolls restock on social media. $30,000 worth of Labubu dolls stolen from US shop Chino police recently revealed that they managed to retrieve the stolen Labubu dolls and return them to their rightful owner after investigating a home in Upland under a search warrant. The police also revealed evidence that the dolls were going to be resold and shipped across the US. While Labubu dolls were first launched in 2019, the viral dolls only gained traction in 2024 when Blackpink's Lisa was spotted with one attached to her bag. Moreover, celebrities such as Rihanna, Post Malone, and Dua Lipa also caused an explosion in the dolls' popularity after endorsing them. Labubus's success made its founder, Wang Ning, one of China's youngest billionaires, generating approximately $423 million in revenue in 2024 alone.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Karat Packing: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
CHINO, Calif. (AP) — CHINO, Calif. (AP) — Karat Packing Inc. (KRT) on Thursday reported net income of $10.9 million in its second quarter. The Chino, California-based company said it had profit of 54 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 57 cents per share. The company posted revenue of $124 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights ( using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KRT at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
