Two stores in Northern California were burglarized this week, with thieves stealing thousands of dollars worth of Pokémon trading cards. The incidents occurred within hours of each other in Stockton, where police are investigating the crimes. The first burglary happened at Dragon’s Den Games, where a suspect broke a glass display case and took the cards in under a minute. The second theft occurred at JNA Collectibles, where a suspect used a crowbar to break in and steal the cards. Pokémon cards have surged in value recently, leading to similar thefts across the country. The owner of Dragon’s Den Games plans to close his store due to repeated burglaries. These incidents highlight a growing problem for collectible stores nationwide.
QUESTION: How might the increasing value of collectibles like Pokémon cards impact the security measures that stores need to implement?
2 stores targeted in Pokémon card burglaries
