A theft occurred at 1st Edition Collectibles in New Bedford, Massachusetts, resulting in over $113,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards being stolen. The break-in transpired early Tuesday, with the thief targeting specific cards including the BGS 8.5 Skyridge Crystal Charizard and BGS 7.5 1st Edition Shadowless Blastoise. Surveillance footage captured the perpetrator. In response to the incident, the store owners decided to close for the week to reflect and regroup, appreciating community support and awareness efforts. Felipe Andre described the theft's planning, as the thief smashed windows to access the items.
Over $113,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards were stolen from 1st Edition Collectibles in New Bedford, Massachusetts, including the BGS 8.5 Skyridge Crystal Charizard and BGS 7.5 1st Edition Shadowless Blastoise. Security footage showed the thief, hooded and masked, targeting specific items.
The shop’s owners expressed gratitude for community support after the theft, emphasizing their passion for trading cards and their commitment to regroup and revamp after the break-in. Felipe Andre described the targeted nature of the theft, stating, 'He knew exactly the items he was taking.'
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