Pokémon Card Robbery Sting Nabs Suspect

0:00It's April 2nd. From your city to your ears, this is Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Vancouver cops just busted a wild Pokémon card rivalry spree that's got everyone talking. These targeted sellers on Facebook Marketplace, hitting five spots over five straight days, starting March 23rd. They'd set up public meets, blast victims with bear spray, and snatch the cards. Police weren't even clocking the Pokémon boom until these attacks popped off. They flipped the script with a sting, posting their own fake add-on mind to lure the guy in. Boom. On March 27th, they nabbed a suspect in his 20s without a hitch. Folks selling these cards got jumped after showing their goods, but in one case, a victim chased the thief down and got their card back. cops say this dude likely works solo, and the lower mainland seeing more of these hits as cards fetch big bucks. Some listings top 10,000. Dollars. Now, charges are stacking

1:00up at least four counts of robbery pending review. The suspects out on conditions while the probe rolls on and stores around BC are locking down tighter against the wave. With Pokémon fever raging, expect cops to stay sharp on these marketplace traps. Stay safe out there, flipping those rare poles.