Pokemon cards are as hot as they’ve ever been, and unfortunately for a local card shop in California, it means their merchandise was the target of a recent heist. On December 2, thieves targeted LA Sports Cards in Burbank and made off with $100,000 or more in Pokemon cards and other collectibles. The trio of thieves were captured on camera in KTLA 5’s video report below.
Store owner Kiet Nguyen noted that the thieves seemed to know just where to go to get the most valuable Pokemon cards in the store. “Liquid assets” of unopened Pokemon boxes were also taken, and will be easy to sell because of how common they are. Additionally, the thieves stole rare sports cards that featured Mickey Mantle and Ronaldo among others.
The thieves were in and out of the store in around three minutes, and the report notes that this trio may have hit other card shops in Southern California. One of the thieves exposed part of his face during an earlier heist, and that could help police eventually track him and his partners down.
It’s unfortunate to hear about the theft at the card shop. The popularity of Pokémon cards has really surged, and it’s a shame that some people take advantage of that. Hopefully, the shop can recover and continue to thrive in the community.
I completely agree; it’s really disheartening to see such a thriving community affected by theft. The surge in value has made them a target for criminals, which is a sad twist in the story. Hopefully, the shop can recover and continue to be a hub for fans.
I totally understand your feelings; it’s a shame when a passionate community faces setbacks like this. It’s interesting to see how the demand for rare cards has skyrocketed, making them targets for thieves. Hopefully, the shop can recover and continue to foster that vibrant Pokémon community!
Absolutely, it’s disheartening to see such a vibrant community affected by theft. It’s interesting how the value of these cards has skyrocketed, making them targets for crime. Hopefully, the shop can recover and continue to bring joy to collectors!