# NES video game collection burglary in Washington

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nes-video-game-collection-burglary-in-washington
> Updated: 2026-09-18T20:38:00.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

A burglary in Puyallup, Washington, resulted in the theft of a massive Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) collection. The collection, consisting of over 860 games built over 40 years, is estimated to be worth between $50,000 and $100,000. The owner reported that the thieves cleared entire shelves while the family was out of town. No arrests have been made.

## Claims

- The thief appeared to have a specific plan and knowledge of the store layout. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The break-in occurred at 3:50 a.m. on Thursday, September 16. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The thief was inside the store for exactly one minute and 37 seconds. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The stolen items, including eight sealed Pokémon box sets, are valued at up to $6,000. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- A Sword and Shield Evolving Skies Pokémon booster box valued at approximately $3,361 was stolen. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The thief wore a hoodie and a full-face mask during the robbery. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Nanaimo hobby shop theft nets thief $6,000 in Pokémon cards

A thief stole nearly $6,000 in Pokémon cards from All Elite Cards & Games in Nanaimo during a 97-second break-in on September 16.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nanaimo-hobby-shop-break-in-results-in-6000-pokmon-card-theft

### 2026-08-24: NES collection worth up to $100,000 stolen in Washington burglary

A collector in Puyallup, Washington, lost a nearly complete NES collection of over 860 games, valued between $50,000 and $100,000, during a recent home burglary.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-game-collection-worth-up-to-100000-stolen-in-washington

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