The key facts
- Pokémon cards worth $963 thousand were stolen from a truck outside a collectible authentication company in California
- Two pallets of goods are missing and a third was damaged; the lock was broken
- Collectors suggest the actual damage could reach millions of dollars
Theft from a truck outside an authentication company
In California, police are investigating the theft of collectible Pokémon cards worth $963 thousand. According to the Associated Press, the cards were stolen from a truck parked outside a company that verifies the authenticity and condition of collectible items. According to police spokesperson Natalie Garcia, the driver left the truck unattended — for how long is still being determined. The lock was broken, two pallets of goods disappeared, and a third was damaged.
The damage estimate may be higher
The exact value of the stolen items has not yet been determined. Collector Nick Andrews from Boston suggested that the actual damage could be significantly higher than the stated amount: according to him, it involves 'thousands of cards and, most likely, millions of dollars.' One of the victims, who had submitted cards for grading on behalf of several people, told Andrews about the loss of a stated value of half a million dollars.
Reaction of customers and the company
Some customers complained online that they received a letter explaining the situation, but they fear they will never see their cards again or will not receive adequate compensation. Company representatives emphasized that they understand the seriousness of what happened for collectors, for many of whom these cards are not just a financial asset.
