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High-value Pokémon card thefts surge in B.C., with rapid break-ins causing major losses.
A surge in thefts targeting high-value Pokémon cards has shaken small business owners in British Columbia, with break-ins in New Westminster, Abbotsford, and Burnaby resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in losses.
Thieves have used force to smash storefronts and remove security grates, often stealing rare cards in under three minutes.
The trend is part of a broader pattern across Canada, driven by the cards’ skyrocketing value due to pandemic-era popularity and celebrity influence.
Businesses are responding with enhanced security, while police urge low-cost precautions.
The B.C.
government is monitoring the situation, but no new policies have been introduced.
Los robos de tarjetas Pokémon de alto valor aumentan en B.C., con rápidos allanamientos que causan grandes pérdidas.