Overview

• Security video shows the robbery was completed in 30 seconds, with the suspect wearing a hoodie and mask and stuffing high-value items into a backpack.
• No arrests have been made and the New Bedford Police Department is leading the ongoing probe into the targeted break-in.
• Store co-owners say the cards’ unique serial numbers and box imperfections could help trace them if they surface on the market.
• 1st Edition Collectibles will remain closed until early next week to regroup and thanked the community for spreading awareness.
• The heist follows a nationwide and international rise in smash-and-grab thefts targeting rare Pokémon collectibles.