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Thieves target valuable Pokémon cards as franchise marks 30 years
- UK police investigate a wave of Pokémon card thefts from homes and shops tens of thousands of pounds in losses.
- Victims report individual losses up to £300,000 as gangs steal rare cards instead of jewelry or electronics.
- Experts say the cards are now 'more valuable than gold' and fuel a large-scale crime economy.
- Retailers like Collectors’ Corner in Peterborough report substantial losses from raids.
- Victims describe the thefts as organized crime with high-level operators at the top.
- Crypto-obsessed nostalgia and collector markets drive the surge in card values.
- Some victims sought therapy due to the emotional and financial impact of the thefts.
- Cases include thefts from homes and from a Cambridgeshire shop, indicating wide geographic reach.
- The Pokémon franchise marks its 30th anniversary this year, contributing to card demand.
- Police are actively investigating the incidents as retailers and collectors bolster security.
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