Voice of the Hobby
The Washington Post - Pokemon card thieves strike in D.C. region. Can police catch them all?
Rising popularity and the allure of rare finds worth thousands of dollars make the cartoon cards a tempting target.
BBC News - Pokémon cards: The 'liquid asset' increasingly attracting criminals
Pokémon is a globally recognised name, from games, to TV and trading cards - it has had a huge influence on the world since it was created and launched in 1996.
The Sun (UK) - Pokémon Gone
How Pokemon cards have become criminals’ biggest target as shops across UK are raided for collectables worth thousands.
The Sun (US) - STASH SWIPE Dramatic moment Pokémon thieves steal $20,000 worth of cards...
In Britain, Pokémon card thefts have seen “a very large uptick recently”, according to Nick Jarman, chief executive of the Certified Trading Card Association
AFP - Thieves target high-value Pokemon cards as franchise turns 30
Pokemon cards "are high value in a small footprint, demand is broad and consistent, and the resale ecosystem is large," said Nick Jarman, founder and CEO of the Certified Trading Card Association.