Monstrous Midnight Heist Strikes LA Store: $30K in Labubu Dolls Gone
Zoe Bennett here. Objective reporting, insightful analysis – let’s begin.
The One Stop Sales shop in La Puente, California, fell victim to a meticulously planned burglary in the early hours of August 6, when four masked individuals shattered a storefront window and made off with over $30,000 in merchandise, including a high-value haul of Labubu collectible dolls. Surveillance footage reviewed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reveals the suspects entering at 1:37 a.m., swiftly loading several boxes of the viral toys into a waiting vehicle before vanishing into the night.
In an Instagram update posted later that day, co-owner Joanna Avendano described the devastation felt by the local small business. “They took all of our inventory, trashed our store. We are still in shock,” she told E! News. According to authorities cited by NBC News, the stolen Labubu stock alone was valued at approximately $7,000. Avendano later confirmed to KABC that blind-box figures and other collectible items pushed the total loss past the $30,000 mark.
Labubus have soared in popularity this summer thanks to their quirky, toothy aesthetic and limited-edition releases. Retailing at $27.99 each, the plush key chain toys are commanding secondary-market prices in the hundreds of dollars. Celebrity sightings of the creatures on celebrities’ bags have fueled demand. BLACKPINK’s Lisa admitted to Vanity Fair earlier this year that she travels worldwide hunting rare Labubu dolls in “treasure hunt” style missions. Other high-profile fans include David Beckham and Kim Kardashian, further cementing Labubu’s status as the it-gift for fashion and pop culture enthusiasts.
Local law enforcement recovered a significant portion of the stolen inventory two days after the break-in. “Thank you to the Industry Sheriff’s Department for helping us recover some of our items,” One Stop Sales wrote on Instagram on August 8. The shop also expressed gratitude to community members who provided tips leading to the recovery effort. The case remains under active investigation as detectives follow leads on fencing operations and organized retail theft rings.
This incident is one among several high-profile break-ins targeting pop culture assets and personal property in Los Angeles. In June 2025, intruders scaled a fence to ransack the home of a well-known Hollywood star, while Valentine’s Day 2025 saw suspects smash glass at Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s residence. Even professional athletes like NFL quarterbacks Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes experienced burglaries at their homes last year.
As One Stop Sales rebuilds inventory and reinforces security measures, the broader retail community is urged to heighten vigilance against opportunistic thieves capitalizing on viral toy trends. More updates will follow as investigators trace the remaining stolen merchandise and pursue potential suspects.
That wraps up today’s analysis with a focus on the intersection of retail theft and pop culture phenomena.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, NBC News, KABC, Vanity Fair
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