The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating an incident in which thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls, the agency said.

A group of masked thieves stole approximately $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a shop near La Puente in Los Angeles earlier this week.

Labubu dolls feature a distinctive toothy grin and have become sought-after collectibles since their introduction about a decade ago.