A stolen car packed with Labubu dolls and other plush toys crashed head-on into another vehicle early Wednesday while being chased by California Highway Patrol officers near downtown Los Angeles.
The pursuit began about 3 a.m. in the area of Olympic Boulevard and Santa Fe Avenue, according to the CHP. Within a minute, the Hyundai slammed into another car at Washington Boulevard and McGarry Street, the agency said.
@pickaparty Our store was broken into and I am so heartbroken. Pickaparty is about sharing love and connecting through toys. It’s my safe space and these people violated it. If anyone recognizes these people, their voices, their car, please send me a message! Thank you!! I love you all!! #fyp #foryoupage #losangeles #whittier #smallbusiness
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The driver was caught after trying to flee the crash scene, authorities said. A passenger got away, according to KTLA, which reported the toys were stolen from a business in Whittier.
The Pickaparty store in Whittier posted security video on social media of thieves leaving the business with stolen merchandise shortly before the chase and subsequent crash.
The driver whose car was struck sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital, the station reported.
The back seat of the suspect’s car was filled with Labubu brand collectible plush figures.
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