New York, Jan 15, 2026 (AFP) - Thieves steal Pokemon cards in armed robbery at US store

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2026-01-15

Several valuable Pokemon cards were stolen in a gunpoint robbery at a New York store, US police said Thursday, with about $100,000 worth of merchandise reportedly taken. Images shared by the shop show a hooded man dressed in all black pointing what appears to be a pistol at someone sitting with their hands up. US media said some of the individual cards taken were worth as much as $5,500. Pokemon cards bearing "little monsters" attract children......

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