A 20-year-old man named Joel Brown allegedly stole almost $10,000 worth of trading cards from Gaming Giant, a family-owned collectibles shop in Fairfax, Virginia, while dressed as Spider-Man. He reportedly scouted the store prior to the burglary and returned late at night to break in, making off with valuable graded cards from popular anime series. His actions highlight the increasing demand for trading cards, especially Pokémon, which has led to chaotic scenes in stores. Brown was arrested and charged with burglary but released on an unsecured bond.
Demand for trading cards has skyrocketed, particularly for Pokémon, as retailers prepare for the release of a new card expansion pack, driving up interest and chaos.
Joel Brown, 20, allegedly burglarized a collectibles store dressed as Spider-Man, making off with nearly $10,000 worth of valuable anime trading cards after scouting the location.
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