Bear-Spray Robber Targets Pokémon Card Sellers

0:00Vancouver police just nabbed a guy in his 20s for a string of bear spray robberies targeting folks selling Pokemon cards on Facebook Marketplace. This dude hid victims on 5 straight days starting March 23rd, spraying them and snatching the cards after meetups in public spots. Cops caught wind quick instead of a sting, posting fake cards online to lure him out. They grabbed him March 27, no drama, and he's believed to have worked solo. If Sergeant Ryan Campbell emitted Pokemon cards weren't even on their radar till now, but the hobbies exploding with rare ones fetching hundreds, of thousands, even millions like that. Pikachu Illustrator Logan Paul sold for 16 million bucks. Lower mainland shops are getting hit too, with break ins forcing owners to draw 40 grand on security and post guards. One shop in Richmond even got two stolen cards back after the thief tried unloading them there, taking the hit so victims could reclaim their stuff. Store owners say they spot shady sellers fast and tip off police.

1:01Investigations still rolling, with at least 4 robbery charges on deck, suspect out on conditions. Sellers? Treat those cards like Rolex's ship online, skip the street meets to stay safe. Stay informed with Vancouver news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.