A Southern California police department has recovered about $30,000 worth of Labubu dolls stolen from a warehouse, the agency announced this week. The collectible toys have recently surged in popularity.

The Chino Police Department said the theft occurred in a series of trips over multiple days. Two suspects, both minors and identified as warehouse workers, were later linked to the crime.

Authorities found the stolen items at a home in Upland in the Inland Empire. Chino Police obtained a search warrant to enter the property. One suspect tried to flee but later surrendered. The other was arrested in a nearby city on Tuesday, several days after detectives searched the home. Both were booked into San Bernardino County juvenile hall for suspected burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary.

Detectives said they had been investigating a burglary where, they say, suspects would enter a warehouse and steal boxes, during several trips over multiple days, containing the highly sought-after Labubus that are often sold for high prices online.

“During the investigation, a search warrant was served at a residence in Upland,” Chino officials said. “One suspect attempted to flee but ultimately surrendered without incident. Detectives recovered fourteen boxes of stolen merchandise, along with evidence indicating the items were being prepared for resale and shipment across the country.”

According to police, detectives recovered 14 boxes of stolen items and evidence showing the suspects intended to resell and ship the collectibles nationwide.

The announcement follows a separate incident in Los Angeles County in which thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a store in La Puente.

The Labubu was created in 2015 by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung and is sold by Chinese company Pop Mart.

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With inputs from AP