Rare Pokémon Cards Fuel Smash-and-Grab Crime Wave Across UK
Small shops in the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing valuable Pokémon card collectibles worth thousands of pounds. The surging prices of rare cards are fueling a new wave of break-ins and robberies.
The booming value of rare and vintage Pokémon cards has sparked a wave of smash-and-grab robberies targeting small businesses across the United Kingdom. Collectible card shops, game stores, and even some convenience stores have become the latest victims of this lucrative new crime trend.
Thieves are specifically seeking out the most valuable Pokémon cards, with some of the rarest specimens worth thousands of pounds on the secondary market. A first-edition Charizard card, for example, can fetch over £50,000 from avid collectors. This astronomical value has made Pokémon cards a prime target for organized criminal groups and opportunistic robbers alike.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
