Four thieves stormed into a shop in Los Angeles County, stealing only Labubu dolls.
According to reports, it was a planned burglary as the shop had just announced a Labubu restock on social media.
The incident happened after midnight and the theives only focused on the Labubu dolls and ignored other iteams inside the store.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department City of Industry responded to the burglary and is investigating.
The shop’s co-owner said that she still in shock over the incident and urged the people to help these thieves as the CCTV footage has been released.
Labubu dolls got so much hype because of social media and many Hollywood celebs were seen carrying this keychain doll, since then it became a wild trend and the prices have risen significantly.
The viral monsters, a cross between a Cabbage Patch Doll and a Gremlin with bunny ears, have been snapped up by celebrities like Rihanna and Dua Lipa, with a single one selling for more than $100,000 earlier this month.
Who made Labubu dolls?
Labubu dolls were created by the book illustrator Kasing Lung, whose net worth is now estimated at £12.8 billion.
Lung’s inspiration for Labubu and the other monsters comes from his childhood in the Netherlands, where he was exposed to Nordic folklore and mythology. The characters were initially featured in illustrated books and later became popular collectible toys through a collaboration with Pop Mart in 2019.
