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Police Recover $30,000 in Stolen Labubu Dolls After Southern California Raids

Recovered Pop Mart collectibles have been returned to their owners following targeted searches in Chino, Upland.

Overview

  • City of Chino police served a warrant at an Upland home and seized 14 boxes of Labubu dolls valued at about $30,000.
  • Investigators found evidence that the stolen toys were being prepared for nationwide resale and continue to hunt suspects from the Aug. 6 La Puente smash-and-grab.
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed thieves used a stolen Toyota Tacoma in the One Stop Sales break-in; the vehicle was recovered but no arrests have been made.
  • UK Trading Standards teams have confiscated hundreds of counterfeit “Lafufu” dolls lacking required safety markings and warned of choking and toxic risks.
  • Industry leaders are promoting QR codes, UV foot-detectable seals and Pop Mart foot stamps to help consumers authenticate genuine Labubu collectibles.