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flag Australian retailers face surge in thefts of high-demand collectibles like Labubu dolls and Pokémon items, with a man charged after 43 dolls were stolen in Melbourne.

flag Rising thefts of high-demand pop culture items like Labubu dolls and Pokémon merchandise are plaguing Australian retailers, fueled by limited supply and strong resale value. flag In Melbourne, authorities recovered dozens of rare Labubu dolls worth $9,000 from a home after at least 43 were stolen in four burglaries at a CBD store. flag A 40-year-old man has been charged with multiple theft-related offenses. flag Retailers report a 27.6% rise in thefts in Victoria over the past year, with 595,660 national victims—the highest in 21 years. flag Stores are seeing more brazen daytime thefts, including open attempts to steal items, prompting increased security measures like magnetic door locks. flag Industry leaders say the trend is worsening and unlikely to improve soon.

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