VIDEO: Suspected serial burglar shot during heist at Cardboard Collectors in Albuquerque

A suspected serial burglar has been hospitalized and arrested after being shot during an attempted heist at Cardboard Collectors, a trading card and collectibles shop in Albuquerque. The incident, captured on surveillance cameras, marks a dramatic turn in a string of recent commercial break-ins targeting specialty hobby stores.

Midnight Break-In at Collectibles Shop

According to police and store representatives, the incident unfolded late in the evening of April 28, 2026. A suspect, believed to be linked to multiple area burglaries, attempted to breach the security of Cardboard Collectors. The shop, which houses high-value trading cards and collectible items, has been on high alert due to previous local security threats. During the break-in, a confrontation occurred on the property, resulting in the suspect being shot and subsequently detained by police.

"These specialty shops carry highly liquid, high-value items, making them primary targets for organized retail crime," noted a local security analyst. "The escalation of violence in these encounters is deeply concerning."

Serial Burglar Status Under Investigation

The Albuquerque Police Department confirmed that the wounded suspect is under medical supervision and faces severe felony charges, including commercial burglary, possession of burglary tools, and conspiracy. Detectives are cross-referencing surveillance footage from Cardboard Collectors with open cases of similar break-ins across the metro area to establish the full extent of the suspect's serial activities.