A Tacoma, Washington, trading card game (TCG) shop decided to hire security guards for a night shift position after Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering (MTG) cards were stolen by thieves, according to Dexerto.
The theft happened on November 2, shortly after 5 a.m., according to the Tacoma Police Department. The thieves allegedly used a black Dodge pickup truck as a battering ram to smash the rear doors, which are metal, allowing the thieves access to the storeroom, where they stole $50,000 worth of products.
Unfortunately for Northwest Sportscards, this is the second break-in of the same style to happen within four months, according to the Tacoma police. As of writing this, it seems that no arrests have been made related to the case, although the police are offering a reward for anyone with tips that lead to arrests and charges.
Northwest Sportscards is increasing security measures following the theft
With two break-ins in a matter of months and $50,000 worth of inventory now gone, Northwest Sportscards owner Don Knutsen went on local news and talked about the break-in. It only took a few minutes, and he said, “They came in looking for Pokémon. They ended up getting a lot of [Magic: The Gathering] as well.”…