US EditionMore than $1 Million Worth of Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Stolen in Colorado Semi Truck Break-In
BENNETT, COLORADO, JUN 8 – Authorities are investigating the theft of 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles valued at $1.4 million from a semi-truck, with suspects facing felony charges if caught.
- On June 8, thieves broke into a semi-truck at Love's Truck Stop in Bennett, Colorado, stealing 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles worth over $1.4 million.
- The theft occurred three days after Nintendo released the Switch 2 handheld device on June 5, and investigators are unsure if it happened in Bennett or another stop.
- While parked at a Love's Truck Stop, the semi-truck driver, who was traveling between Nintendo's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and a GameStop location in Grapevine, Texas, discovered the break-in during a pre-trip inspection.
- Each Nintendo Switch 2 console is valued at $499, making the total loss more than $1.4 million, and suspects could face felony theft and criminal mischief charges if caught.
- Officials remain actively investigating the costly cargo theft and encourage anyone with relevant details to contact the tip line of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office at 720-874-8477.
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