US EditionRobber Snags $115K in Pokémon Collectibles in 30-Second Smash-and-Grab Heist | News Channel 3-12
NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, JUL 11 – More than $115,000 in rare Pokémon cards were stolen in a 30-second burglary at a specialty store, with owners hoping to recover items using unique serial numbers.
- In the early hours of July 8, a burglar entered a specialty trading card store on Purchase Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, making off with rare Pokémon cards valued at more than $113,000.
- The break-in occurred after the intruder shattered the glass door, entered quickly, and targeted specific high-value items in a 30-second, premeditated heist.
- Among the stolen collectibles were several rare Charizard cards, unopened booster packs, and a Neo Revelation Booster Box valued at around $30,000, resulting in a major financial setback for the small business operated by three partners.
- The owners posted missing stock details and security footage on social media, urging the community to report suspicious listings, while police continue investigating without any arrests.
- The shop temporarily closed to rethink security and recover emotionally, with owners expressing hope for recovery and offering no questions asked if items are returned.
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The Independent (US)Search for thief who stole over $100k worth of rare Pokémon cards in overnight raid
Police in New Bedford, Massachusetts, responded Tuesday following reports of the break-in at 1st Edition Collectibles in the early hours of the morning
A collection of highly quoted pieces was subtracted from an assault in the early morning, while the community of amateurs and local authorities investigate the possible circulation of these items in specialized markets
Robber snags $115K in Pokémon collectibles in 30-second smash-and-grab heist | News Channel 3-12
By VERONICA HAYNES, JENNIFER PENATE Click here for updates on this story NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts (WCVB) — An investigation is underway after more than $100,000 in high-end Pokémon collectibles were stolen this week from a Massachusetts shop. The heist happened at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at 1st Edition Collectibles on Purchase Street in New Bedford. Storeowners said the missing collectibles are valued at about $115,000 and include an Unlim…
$113,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards were stolen from a Massachusetts dealer. The thief must have known what he was looking for: he only took a few items, including 5-7 rare cards and a couple of vintage boxes. Police were called to the card shop 1st Edition Collectibles in New Bedford early Tuesday morning, where the break-in may have taken place around 2:30 a.m., the Guardian reports. Among the stolen items were a BGS 8.5 Skyridge Crystal Char…
More than $113,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards were stolen from a Massachusetts collectibles store, and the thief knew exactly what he was looking for, The Guardian reported.
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