Serial Thief Wanted After Stealing High-Value Tom Brady Card from Manhattan Hobby Shop

The NYPD is searching for a suspect linked to a series of specialized retail thefts across Manhattan, with the latest incident involving the theft of a high-value Tom Brady baseball card from a local hobby shop on November 21, 2025.

According to police reports, the suspect entered the sports card and memorabilia store and managed to steal the rare Tom Brady card, valued at thousands of dollars, by distracting the store employees. The theft was executed smoothly, suggesting the individual is experienced in targeting high-value collectibles.

Following a review of surveillance footage and store reports, investigators believe the same individual is responsible for a string of similar thefts at specialty shops throughout the city. The suspect appears to specifically target high-end collectibles and sports memorabilia, which are easily resold on the secondary market.

Hobby shop owners in the tri-state area have been notified of the suspect's description and modus operandi. The NYPD has released surveillance images of the suspect and is asking the public to assist in identifying the individual to prevent further losses to local small businesses.