Labubu Dolls Stolen in LA Toy Store Burglary

Toy Store Burglary

• 🎯 A toy store in La Puente, California, was burglarized early Wednesday morning.
• 💡 The suspects specifically targeted Labubu dolls, ignoring the cash register.
• 💰 Thousands of dollars worth of inventory, estimated at around $30,000 or more, was stolen.

Popularity and Theft

• 📈 Labubu dolls have seen an explosion in popularity, driven by TikTok trends and celebrity endorsements.
• ⚠️ This surge in popularity has unfortunately led to an increase in theft targeting these collectible dolls.
• 🔍 The owner believes the thieves may have been casing the store to know exactly what inventory to target.

Store Owner's Experience

• 💔 Joanna Avanado, co-owner of the shop, expressed her devastation after working hard to build her business.
• 📹 She was able to watch the burglary unfold in real-time via security cameras, feeling helpless as it happened.
• 🚗 Avanado hopes that someone will recognize the truck or the suspects involved in the incident.