Thieves Steal $30K Labubu Dolls in California Burglary

A California toy store, One Stop Sales in La Puente, was targeted in a well-planned burglary where thieves stole approximately $30,000 worth of Labubu dolls, a viral collectible popularized by celebrities and social media. The masked thieves broke in around 1:30 a.m., deliberately bypassing cash and electronics to seize the trendy plush toys, which can sell for up to $500 each and have fetched prices as high as $100,000 for rare editions. Co-owner Joanna Avendano suspects the break-in was premeditated, likely triggered by her social media announcement of a restock, as a suspicious truck was spotted nearby the night before. Surveillance footage shared by the store captures the criminals breaking in and removing the dolls, while the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is actively investigating the case and has recovered some stolen items. Labubu dolls, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung and produced by Pop Mart, have become a major cultural phenomenon, driving both high demand and making them a lucrative target for theft. The store, which had only been open for two months, expressed shock and distress over the loss and appealed for public help in identifying the suspects.