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Masked Smash-and-Grab at La Puente Store Triggers Labubu Heist Investigation

Security footage release with the recovered stolen truck highlights a surge in targeted heists, driving retailers to deploy QR code and UV seal authentication against counterfeit Labubu dolls.

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The Chino Police Department recovered $30,000 worth of Labubu collectible figures.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is probing an August 6 early-morning break-in at One Stop Sales in La Puente that exclusively targeted Labubu collectibles.
  • Deputies confirmed suspects used a stolen Toyota Tacoma to flee the scene and later recovered the vehicle while store-posted CCTV shows four masked individuals loading armfuls of dolls.
  • Official loss estimates place the stolen inventory’s value at about $7,000, though owner Joanna Avendano says the haul and store damage could total up to $25,000–$30,000.
  • No arrests have been made as investigators continue to review evidence and the store appeals for public tips to identify the perpetrators.
  • Coventry and Hull trading standards have seized hundreds of counterfeit Labubu dolls this week, prompting Pop Mart and regulators to introduce QR-code and UV-footprint seals for authenticating genuine figures.