What was stolen from the Tag Collects shop in Carrollton?

Approximately $100,000 worth of rare and high-end Pokémon trading cards were stolen during a Christmas Eve burglary.

How long did the thief take to steal the Pokémon cards?

The thief was inside the store for only about 60 to 63 seconds to steal the valuable Pokémon collection.

Are Pokémon card thefts common in Carroll County?

The owner noted that Pokémon card thefts are becoming more common, and these specific cards are difficult to track.

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Heist Nabs $100K in Pokemon Cards Before Christmas

28 Dec

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Summary

A Christmas Eve burglary at a Carroll County shop resulted in a $100,000 loss.
The thief targeted rare Pokémon cards, spending only seconds to steal them.
The stolen cards, including valuable Moon Brion, are difficult to replace.

Heist Nabs $100K in Pokemon Cards Before Christmas

A swift and targeted burglary on Christmas Eve has left a Carrollton trading card shop with an estimated $100,000 loss. Surveillance footage shows a perpetrator entering Tag Collects and, within approximately 63 seconds, making off with a significant collection of high-end Pokémon cards. The stolen items included sought-after cards like Moon Brion, valued at $4,000 to $5,000 each, and other inventory where the cheapest item cost $600. The co-owner, Tommy Brown, described the collection as representing three years of personal investment.

The incident occurred on Wednesday around 5 a.m., preventing the business from capitalizing on last-minute holiday shoppers. Brown lamented that some of the stolen cards are unique and no longer available on the market, making their recovery and replacement impossible. He noted that Pokémon card thefts are a growing concern, as the cards lack serialization, hindering tracking efforts.