FedEx truck robbed of trading cards worth over $963,000 outside PSA headquarters
Thieves stole approximately 250 packages containing trading cards valued at least $963,000 from a parked FedEx delivery truck. The heist occurred directly outside the Professional Sports Authenticator headquarters in Santa Ana, California. Police in Santa Ana are investigating the theft, which targeted sports and Pokémon cards sent by customers for authentication and grading. Collectors expressed outrage following the incident, as early estimates of the loss varied before police confirmed the higher valuation.
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- ✓ Thieves stole trading cards worth at least $963,000 from a FedEx truck in California.
- ✓ The robbery took place outside the PSA headquarters in Santa Ana, California.
- ✓ Police stated that around 250 packages of cards were stolen from the delivery truck.
- ✓ The stolen cargo included sports and Pokémon cards.
What changed
Police in Santa Ana officially confirmed that the stolen cards total at least $963,000 in value across roughly 250 missing packages.
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FedEx Truck Robbed of $963K in Trading Cards Outside PSA HQ
Thieves stole approximately 250 packages containing trading cards valued at least $963,000 from a parked FedEx delivery truck. The heist occurred directly outside the Professional Sports Authenticator headquarters in Santa Ana, California. Police in Santa Ana are investigating the theft, which targeted sports and Pokémon cards sent by customers for authentication and grading. Collectors expressed outrage following the incident, as early estimates of the loss varied before police confirmed the higher valuation.
Why it matters
The targeted facility belongs to Professional Sports Authenticator, a major authority in grading collectible sports and trading cards. Delivery trucks regularly transport high-value items to and from authentication companies, making logistics security a central concern for the collectible market. The theft highlights vulnerabilities in the transit chain for valuable alternative assets.
What is confirmed
- Thieves stole trading cards worth at least $963,000 from a FedEx truck in California.
- The robbery took place outside the PSA headquarters in Santa Ana, California.
- Police stated that around 250 packages of cards were stolen from the delivery truck.
- The stolen cargo included sports and Pokémon cards.
What to watch next
- Law enforcement announcements regarding suspect identifications or arrests.
- Updates from FedEx or PSA regarding enhanced security measures or customer reimbursements.
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