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Police Seek Leads in Violent Pokémon Card Robbery in Australia

A $5,000 PSA 9 Charizard card was stolen during a parking lot trade in Warilla, with police releasing an image of a suspect vehicle to aid their investigation.

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Overview

  • A 38-year-old man was assaulted and robbed of his rare PSA 9 Charizard card, valued at approximately $5,000 USD, during a March 28 parking lot trade in Warilla, New South Wales.
  • The New South Wales Police Force has released a grainy image of a red 2023 Ford Mustang with grey stripes believed to be connected to the crime.
  • Police have turned to social media with Pokémon-themed messages to encourage witnesses to provide tips through Crime Stoppers.
  • This incident is part of a growing trend of Pokémon card-related thefts, with Melbourne reporting over $1 million AUD in card burglaries in just six months.
  • Internationally, similar crimes have been reported, including a recent arrest in Wyoming for a $3,300 card theft and a burglary in Canada involving over $5,000 worth of cards.