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Police Probe Rapid Burglary at Burbank Card Shop Targeting Pokémon, Six-Figure Loss Reported

Detectives are analyzing surveillance after thieves forced a quick entry to clear out sealed boxes built for easy resale.

Overview

  • LA Sports Cards in Burbank was hit in the early hours of Dec. 2 when multiple suspects breached a scissor gate and pried open the front door within minutes.
  • Store surveillance shows two people scooping sealed products into bags as a third removed a safe before the group knocked over a display case and fled.
  • The owner says the thieves focused on sealed Pokémon merchandise rather than serialized, traceable single cards.
  • Rare sports cards were also taken, including items tied to Kobe Bryant and a one-of-ten Cristiano Ronaldo card the owner values at more than $100,000.
  • Burbank Police say the investigation is ongoing, with loss estimates reported in the six figures and no arrests or recoveries announced.