LOS ANGELES — A gaggle of masked thieves stole about $7,000 price of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area retailer this week, authorities stated.
The incident happened 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 stated. The division stated the suspects used a stolen Toyota Tacoma within the incident, which was recovered shortly afterward. The company stated it was investigating the case and didn’t have extra data.
Labubu dolls, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, have develop into a well-liked collectible merchandise a decade after the toothy monsters have been first launched.
Toy vendor One Cease Store stated in an Instagram publish that the thieves took the entire retailer’s stock and trashed the institution. The shop posted surveillance footage exhibiting a bunch of individuals carrying hoodies and face coverings breaking in. The suspects are seen shuffling by way of objects and carrying containers out of the store.
“We’re nonetheless in shock,” the shop stated in its publish, urging individuals to assist discover the thieves.
