$30k theft: 14 boxes of stolen Labubu dolls recovered in California; minor warehouse workers arrested

The Southern California police division has recovered round $30,000 price of Labubu dolls stolen over a number of days, the company introduced this week. The theft concerned two suspects, each minors, who had been later recognized as workers of the warehouse, the Chino police division stated by way of a social media put up. The stolen collectibles had been recovered by authorities at a residence in Upland, a metropolis situated in California’s Inland Empire. “During the investigation, a search warrant was served at a residence in Upland,” an official stated, reported ABC News. “One suspect attempted to flee but ultimately surrendered without incident. Detectives recovered fourteen boxes of stolen merchandise, along with evidence indicating the items were being prepared for resale and shipment across the country.”Detectives recovered 14 boxes of stolen items and located proof suggesting the pair meant to ship and resell the collectibles nationwide, reported AP.Both suspects had been taken to San Bernardino County juvenile corridor on suspicion of housebreaking and conspiracy to commit housebreaking.(*14*)The announcement follows a separate case underneath investigation in Los Angeles County, the place thieves stole roughly $7000 price of the toothy collectible figurines from a retailer in La Puente.Created by a Hong Kong-born artist, Kasing Lung, the Labubu was first launched in 2015 and is marketed by China’s Pop Mart. More than 300 Labubu doll designs have been launched since its debut in 2015.