Masked Bandits Steal $7,000 Worth of Adorable Labubu Dolls! š±
The world has officially gone Labubu crazy! Who knew a cute doll could be at the center of such a wild heist?
In a shocking incident in La Puente, California, a gang of masked burglars pulled off a daring break-in, making off with approximately $7,000 worth of beloved Labubu dolls on the morning of August 6. This is the latest episode in an escalating trend of obsession surrounding these collectible figures, which have taken the toy market by storm.
At around 1:29 a.m., surveillance footage captured the audacious gang, dressed in hoodies and hiding their faces, as they smashed through the storeās entrance of One Stop Sales. Within minutes, they were seen carting away box after box of the popular dolls, rifling through shelves with abandon.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriffās Department, the robbers fled the scene in a stolen white Toyota Tacoma, which was later discovered abandoned. Yet, the suspects remain elusive, leaving the community in disbelief.
āWe are still in shock,ā shared co-owner Joanna Avendano on Instagram, alongside footage of the break-in. āWe worked so hard to get to this point, only for them just to come in and take it all away.ā The post included images of shattered glass and disarray, illustrating the aftermath of the crime.
The heist wiped out the shopās entire Labubu inventory, and given how these dolls have skyrocketed in popularity, the loss is nothing short of devastating.
Labubu dolls, with their quirky, creepy-cute aesthetic, were brought to life by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung and first hit the market in 2015. Originally retailing for around $30, these collectibles have since exploded in value, with some selling for hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the resale market.
Pop Mart, the toy giant behind Labubu, reported awe-inspiring revenue of $1.8 billion in 2024, more than double that of the previous year! Itās evident that the Labubu phenomenon is not only a fleeting trend but a multi-billion dollar industry that has entranced fans worldwide.
Even celebrities like Rihanna, Lizzo, and BLACKPINKās Lisa have joined the ranks of Labubu enthusiasts. Scenes of devoted fans camping out for hours at pop-up shops have become common on social media, showcasing just how far this doll craze extends.
