Man charged after allegedly stealing Pokémon cards in Taupō

Wednesday 19 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 19 Mar 2025, 2:01pm

A 35-year-old man faces burglary and shoplifting charges after allegedly stealing more than $2200 worth of Pokémon cards from a Taupō store on Tuesday night. Police were assisted by a witness who recorded video of the suspect. The man is also accused of resisting police during the incident.

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1. StuffWed 19 Mar 2025, 9:27am

   Quick-acting witness videos suspect in Pokémon heist (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldWed 19 Mar 2025, 9:28am

   Taupō Pokémon card theft: Suspect caught with public’s help, $2200 in cards recovered (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 19 Mar 2025, 9:53am

   Thief allegedly steals Pokémon cards worth over $2k in Taupō (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 19 Mar 2025, 2:01pm

   Man caught stealing $2200 worth of Pokémon cards (opens in new tab)