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Pokémon card thefts in US and Australia
Overview
Separate incidents of Pokémon card theft have been reported in the United States and Australia.
In Eagan, Minnesota, two men from St. Paul were charged with felony burglary and theft after allegedly breaking into a claw machine arcade. The suspects reportedly stole rare trading cards and packs valued at approximately $26,475. Investigators linked the men to the scene using DNA and cellphone data. The suspects are also implicated in a similar theft in Osseo, Minnesota.
In Happy Valley, South Australia, a 39-year-old man was arrested following a residential break-in. A teenage girl discovered the intruder while home alone, leading to the suspect being located nearby with a large quantity of allegedly stolen cards. The man faces charges of aggravated serious criminal trespass and theft.
Entities
South Australia Police · Eagan · Christies Beach Magistrates Court · Happy Valley
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesMan arrested after alleged Pokémon card theft in South Australia
A 39-year-old man was arrested in South Australia after allegedly breaking into a home to steal valuable Pokémon trading cards.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesTwo men charged in $26,000 Pokémon card theft in Eagan
Two St. Paul men face felony charges for allegedly stealing over $26,000 in rare Pokémon cards from an Eagan, Minnesota, arcade during a June break-in.
Sources
fox9.com · kstp.com · thenightly.com.au · thewest.com.au