LOS ANGELES — A bunch of masked thieves stole about $7,000 value of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area retailer this week, authorities mentioned.
The incident occurred early Wednesday morning at a retailer in La Puente, a metropolis about 18 miles (29 kilometers) east of Los Angeles, the LA County Sheriff’s Division mentioned. The division mentioned the suspects used a stolen Toyota Tacoma within the incident, which was recovered shortly afterward. The company mentioned it was investigating the case and didn’t have further info.
Labubu dolls, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, have turn into a preferred collectible merchandise a decade after the toothy monsters have been first launched.
Toy vendor One Cease Store mentioned in an Instagram put up that the thieves took all the retailer’s stock and trashed the institution. The shop posted surveillance footage displaying a gaggle of individuals sporting hoodies and face coverings breaking in. The suspects are seen shuffling via gadgets and carrying packing containers out of the store.
“We’re nonetheless in shock,” the shop mentioned in its put up, urging individuals to assist discover the thieves.
