Crime & Safety

Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Card Thefts In Haddon Twp. Under Investigation, Police Say

These Pokémon​ trainers were supposed to be the very best like no one was ever was —​ but not like this.

HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ — These Pokémon trainers were supposed to be the very best like no one was ever was — but not like this.

Haddon Township police are investigating two alleged Pokémon card heists from Target. On Friday, they shared images of both suspects that were captured on surveillance. (View the photos above.)

In the first incident on Sept. 25, one of the suspects left Target with $179 worth of Pokémon cards, police said.

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On Oct. 1, the same suspect returned with an accomplice. This time, they stole $393 worth of Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards, police said.

If you recognize the suspects or have any information that could aid the investigation, you can contact the Haddon Township Criminal Investigations Unit at Detectives@haddontwppolice.com or 856-854-1176 ext. 3002.

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You can also share anonymous tips by calling the agency's tip line at 856-854-1176 ext. 4TIP (4847) or visiting HaddonTwpPolice.com.

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