A man has been arrested after dozens of Labubu dolls were found during a police search at a property in Melbourne's west on Tuesday.

Victoria Police said they discovered 43 Labubu dolls inside the Webb Road property in Airport West, which had an estimated total value of $9,000.

Among the seized dolls, several were limited edition, with a value of about $500 each.

Police alleged the dolls were stolen during a spate of burglaries at a Melbourne CBD shopping centre since July.

The 40-year-old man has been charged with burglary and theft and has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court in May 2026.

Labubu craze

Labubu dolls have recently gained popularity in Australia, with people lining up outside flagship stores for hours to get their hands on the collectible toys.

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