Nearly $1 million worth of rare Pokemon and sports cards stolen from FedEx truck in Orange County heist, police say
Thieves stole two pallets of rare Pokémon and sports trading cards worth at least $963,000 from a FedEx truck outside the PSA grading headquarters in Santa Ana, California. Police and trading card authorities report that the shipment vanished while parked, and the driver discovered a missing lock upon inspection. The stolen merchandise includes valuable collectibles sent in for professional grading by collectors, including victims from outside the local area.
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- ✓ Trading cards worth over $963,000 were stolen from a FedEx truck outside the PSA headquarters in Santa Ana, California.
- ✓ The stolen cargo included both rare Pokémon cards and sports trading cards.
- ✓ Thieves made off with two pallets of the cards during the heist.
What changed
Law enforcement and grading authorities confirmed that two pallets containing nearly $1 million in rare trading cards were heisted from a delivery vehicle.
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Nearly $1M in Rare Pokémon and Sports Cards Stolen from FedEx Truck
Thieves stole two pallets of rare Pokémon and sports trading cards worth at least $963,000 from a FedEx truck outside the PSA grading headquarters in Santa Ana, California. Police and trading card authorities report that the shipment vanished while parked, and the driver discovered a missing lock upon inspection. The stolen merchandise includes valuable collectibles sent in for professional grading by collectors, including victims from outside the local area.
Why it matters
The theft highlights acute security vulnerabilities in the booming high-end collectibles market, where rare trading cards regularly command small fortunes. PSA serves as a major authentication and grading authority, making shipments near its headquarters prime targets for organized theft. Police indicate that the actual financial impact on individual owners could exceed the initial valuation.
What is confirmed
- Trading cards worth over $963,000 were stolen from a FedEx truck outside the PSA headquarters in Santa Ana, California.
- The stolen cargo included both rare Pokémon cards and sports trading cards.
- Thieves made off with two pallets of the cards during the heist.
What to watch next
- Recovery of the stolen pallets or individual graded cards on secondary marketplaces
- Police release of surveillance footage or suspect descriptions related to the Santa Ana heist
- Official updates from PSA or FedEx regarding enhanced transit security measures
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- Yahoo — Nearly $1M in Pokémon and sports cards vanish from FedEx truck, driver discovers missing lock
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