Vancouver Police Nab Pokémon Card Thief

0:00It's April 2nd. You're listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. Vancouver Police just nabbed a guy robbing folks blind over Pokémon cards. Since March 23rd, they've had five reports of sellers getting bear sprayed and jacked during public meetups set up on Facebook Marketplace. Earlier this week, cops posed as sellers online, lured him to a spot and slapped cuffs on him right there. Solid sting operation to shut that down quick. This hits home amid a wave of Pokémon heists across the lower mainland. Stores in Burnaby got hit three times, losing $10,000 in one smash and grab. New West Minister took a $20,000 blow from a crew, and Abbotsford saw $30,000 vanish after thieves ram security bars. Cards blew up in value post-COVID, some jumping 10 times higher. Logan Paul dropped $5,275,000 on a rare Pikachu illustrator, flipped it for $16,500,000,

1:02and his charizard went from $150,000 to over $1,000,000. Cops say more victims might be out there, so hit up 6047172541 if you know something. And for safe trades, roll by their Cambie Street spot with cameras watching your back. Stay sharp out there.