Two Burglary Incidents Target Pokémon Cards at Stockton Card Shop

On October 11, 2023, a card shop in Stockton, California, was burglarized for the second time in as many days, with the thieves specifically targeting Pokémon cards. The first burglary occurred on October 10, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., when an unknown suspect entered the shop through a broken window. The suspect stole a collection of Pokémon cards valued at $3,000. The second burglary happened on October 11, 2023, at around 12:30 a.m., when two suspects broke into the shop through a back door. They made off with a collection of Pokémon cards valued at $2,500. The suspects escaped in a white sedan.

During the second burglary, one of the suspects was injured and left a trail of blood. The police were able to apprehend one of the suspects, identified as 22-year-old John Doe, who was found with a laceration on his arm. The other suspect remains at large. The police have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the second suspect. The shop owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, expressed shock and disappointment over the incidents, highlighting the growing trend of targeted thefts in the area.