Two high-profile thefts involving valuable Pokémon cards in California and Massachusetts have alarmed collectors and store owners alike. One suspect has been arrested, but the other remains at large as police continue their investigations.
The incidents, which took place just days apart in early July 2025, have brought renewed attention to the rising black-market value of rare Pokémon cards. While police in California were quick to apprehend a robbery suspect, the thief behind the Massachusetts break-in has yet to be identified.
