Pokémon card robberies surge as collectible market hits thousands per card

High-value Pokémon card collecting has sparked a wave of armed robberies across the United States, with individual cards selling for thousands of dollars, according to ABC News. The network reports that the surge in theft follows celebrity endorsements from figures including Joe Jonas and Logan Paul, who have publicly participated in card collecting. ABC News also reports that police departments in multiple jurisdictions have recorded increased robbery incidents targeting collectors and retail locations holding inventory.