Police in Chino, California, have recovered approximately $30,000 worth of stolen “Labubu” collectible dolls taken from a warehouse over several days. The dolls, which have recently surged in popularity, were found in a home in Upland, according to the department’s social media announcement.
Two suspects — both under 18 and identified as employees of the warehouse — were arrested. One attempted to flee during the search but later surrendered; the other was arrested days later in a nearby city. Both were booked into the San Bernardino County Juvenile Detention Center on suspicion of burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary.
Detectives recovered 14 boxes of stolen merchandise along with evidence suggesting the dolls were to be resold and shipped across the country. The “Labubu” character, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, debuted in 2015 and is sold by China’s Pop Mart.
The announcement comes as Los Angeles County authorities investigate a separate theft in La Puente, where $7,000 worth of “Labubu” figures were stolen from a store.
