
A brazen thief stole more than $113,000 worth of Pokémon cards from a Massachusetts store, officials said Friday, launching a real-life Pokémon Go search for the suspect and the rare collectibles. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The break-in at 1st Edition Collectibles on Purchase Street in New Bedford, about 60 miles outside downtown Boston, occurred just after 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, police said.
Main Idea: A thief stole more than $113,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards from 1st Edition Collectibles in Massachusetts, and police are still searching for the suspect.
Key Points:
The theft may push up prices and make rare Pokémon cards harder for collectors and small shops to buy or sell safely.
No clear positive impact identified.
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The store that was burglarized and is the central business affected by the theft.
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Store co-owner quoted about the theft and the value of the stolen cards, making him a key source.
New Bedford police spokesperson quoted explaining the investigation, but not a central decision-maker.
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