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Pokémon Cards Are a Hot Commodity, and B.C. Thieves Aren't Playing Around
A series of break-ins targeting Pokémon card stores in British Columbia have resulted in losses of up to $30,000 per incident, reflecting a growing national crime trend.
- Pre-Dawn, masked raiders smashed a window at House of Cards in Abbotsford, then used a chain and hook to wrench out the security grate, stealing $30,000 in Pokémon cards, video shows.
- Investigators say a growing market for rare cards has prompted a wave of thefts, including a Jan. 19 break-in at Everything J & J store and ongoing probes by Calgary Police and RCMP in Fort McMurray.
- After the Abbotsford cleanup, the local Pokémon-collector community rallied with support, bringing doughnuts and a child's hand-drawn apology picture, according to the store.
- Paul Walker with Abbotsford Police said officers arrived in 4 1/2 minutes but just missed the suspects, classifying the incident as a break and enter under investigation.
- As the market for rare cards has escalated, retailers say they avoid high-end items that attract the wrong crowd, reflecting broader trends among Pokémon collectors of all ages and budgets.
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The Toronto Star+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, and B.C. thieves aren’t playing around
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Pokémon cards are a hot commodity, and B.C. thieves aren't playing around
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution79% Left
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