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Thieves Tunnel Through Wall to Steal About $180,000 in Pokémon Cards From Anaheim Shop

Police call the wall breach part of a planned wave targeting collectibles shops in Southern California, with evidence in this case including surveillance video plus a suspect’s dropped phone.

Overview

  • Anaheim police say four suspects targeted Do-We Collectibles around 3 a.m. on Feb. 18 after first breaking into a neighboring office and then smashing through the shared wall.
  • Security footage shows masked intruders using sledgehammers to shatter display cases and grabbing hundreds of high-value cards within minutes before fleeing in a dark-colored sedan.
  • Investigators recovered a cellphone believed to belong to one suspect and are using it alongside the video recordings as evidence in the active probe.
  • Authorities and store representatives report the thieves bypassed electronics and cash registers, focusing solely on trading cards, with most outlets citing losses near $180,000.
  • The break-in follows similar high-dollar thefts at card shops across Southern California in recent months, with some stolen items reportedly PSA-graded and traceable by unique ID numbers.