Thieves Steal $30,000 Labubu Dolls from California Toy Shop

A boutique toy store in La Puente, California, specializing in the highly sought-after Labubu collectible dolls, was targeted in a calculated smash-and-grab burglary that resulted in the theft of merchandise valued at approximately $30,000. Surveillance footage captured at around 1:29 a.m. shows at least four masked burglars breaking through the front door and focusing exclusively on the Labubu dolls, bypassing other items such as electronics and cash. The store's co-owner, Joanna Avendano, suspects the theft was premeditated, possibly triggered by her social media posts announcing a restock of the dolls, which have surged in popularity due to TikTok trends and celebrity endorsements. Avendano expressed her distress over the loss, describing how she monitored the break-in through her security system alerts but was powerless to intervene. The burglary not only caused significant financial loss but also devastated the new business, which had been open for only two months. The store has since appealed for help in identifying the thieves through social media.