A specialty collectibles store in La Puente, California has fallen victim to a brazen overnight robbery, with thieves making off with approximately $30,000 worth of highly sought-after Labubu designer dolls. Surveillance footage captured four masked individuals breaking into the shop and specifically targeting these valuable collectibles while ignoring other merchandise.

Originally created in 2015 by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, Labubu figures belong to 'The Monsters' series produced by Chinese company Pop Mart. Drawing inspiration from Nordic mythological creatures and the artist's European upbringing, these distinctive elf-like figures gained massive popularity in 2024 after K-pop superstar Lisa of BLACKPINK was photographed carrying a Labubu keychain.

The August 6th burglary occurred around 1:30 AM at One Stop Sales, where the perpetrators specifically targeted the Nordic mythology-inspired dolls. Store owner Joanna Avendano shared security footage showing the hooded suspects methodically clearing shelves of the valuable figures. While partial recovery of stolen items occurred two days later, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues investigating with no arrests made yet.

Labubu's crossover collaborations with major franchises like One Piece and Coca-Cola have driven demand to unprecedented levels. While retailing for around $30 through official channels, the secondary market has seen prices skyrocket, making these collectibles attractive targets for theft. This incident follows a pattern of high-value collectible crimes, including recent Pokémon TCG heists where rare cards like Charizard have been stolen.

Authorities urge anyone with information about the suspects to come forward as the investigation continues. The collectibles community has expressed outrage over the targeted theft, highlighting the growing issue of valuable toy and memorabilia crimes in the secondary market.