'Gut-Wrenching' Theft: Rare Pokémon Cards Worth $100,000 Stolen from Killeen Card Shop

KILLEEN, Texas — A collectible card shop in Killeen is reeling after a devastating overnight break-in resulted in the theft of $100,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards, leaving the business owners in absolute shock.

The incident occurred overnight on June 2, 2025. Store owners discovered the break-in the following morning, describing the scene and the loss of their prized inventory as completely "gut-wrenching." The thieves focused their efforts on high-value, graded, and rare collectible Pokémon cards, which have a highly active secondary market, making them prime targets for professional thieves. The loss of such a massive portion of their inventory has put a significant financial strain on the local specialty shop.

Local law enforcement officials are actively investigating the burglary and looking into security footage from the store and surrounding commercial facilities. Collectors and other card shops in the Central Texas area have been urged to remain vigilant and report any attempts by individuals to sell large volumes of rare, high-value Pokémon cards without proper documentation. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Killeen Police Department.