Burglar steals thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards from Perry trading card shop

Booming hobby a treasure trove for collectable devotees

Childhood nostalgia has led Asif Mir to amass a trove of Pokemon cards and other collectables. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) By William Ton When it comes to collecting ’em all, Asif Mir is living his childhood dream. The 31-year-old from western Sydney has turned his passion into a booming career, amassing a collection of trading cards ranging from Pokémon to Dragon Ball Z, Star Wars and Power Rangers worth more than $1 million. As a young boy, Mr…

Burglar steals thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards from Iowa trading card shop

PERRY, Iowa (KCCI) -- Police in Perry are searching for a suspect who broke into TCG Planet, a local trading card store, and stole an estimated $25,000 to $40,000 worth of Pokémon cards. The burglary occurred shortly after the store…

Burglar steals thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards from Perry trading card shop

Owners estimate $25,000 to $40,000 were stolen from the store just minutes after closing Sunday night.

Thousands of dollars worth of Pokeman trading cards stolen in Perry

PERRY, Iowa [KCCI] – Police in Perry are searching for a suspect who broke into TCG Planet, a local trading card store, and stole an estimated $25,000 to $40,000 worth of Pokémon cards. The burglary occurred shortly after the store closed on Sunday evening, and the owners say the thief was caught on surveillance video. The thief reportedly broke through two back doors to reach the store’s valuable Pokémon card collection. The loss was estimated …