Brothers Jailed for £71,000 Pokémon Card Heist
Two brothers have been sentenced for stealing over £71,000 in Pokémon cards. Their attempt to flee police was thwarted by CCTV and a broken-down getaway vehicle. Another unrelated incident saw a Florida man arrested for using a chainsaw to steal $12,000 worth of cards.
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- Two brothers admit to stealing more than £71,000 worth of Pokémon TCG cards after failing to escape the police and hide the lootBrothers Keith and Shane Johnson have admitted to stealing over £71,000 worth of Pokémon trading cards and memorabilia from multiple collectible stores in England. Following a break-in at Celestial Collectables, police tracked the suspects using CCTV and vehicle information, leading to their arrest and the recovery of stolen goods. Keith Johnson received a 29-month prison sentence, while Shane Johnson awaits sentencing.
- Pokémon Card Thieves Jailed for Stealing £71,000 Stock After Getaway Van BreakdownTwo individuals have been apprehended for stealing £71,000 worth of Pokémon card stock. Their getaway van broke down, leading to their capture with the stolen merchandise.
- Florida Man Accused of Using Chainsaw to Steal $12,000 of Pokémon CardsA Florida man was arrested for allegedly stealing $12,000 worth of Pokémon cards from a store using a chainsaw. The incident involved a break-in where the cards were taken.