Pokemon cards worth HK$8,000 stolen in Hong Kong shop burglary
South China Morning Post
by Danny MokFebruary 22, 2026
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A burglary at a shop in Hong Kong's Kwun Tong district has resulted in the theft of rare Pokémon trading cards valued at approximately HK$8,000 (US$1,023). The incident occurred around 2:50 am on Sunday when a 25-year-old man reported that his 1,000 square foot shop in Chung Mei Centre on Hing Yip Street had been ransacked. Police investigations revealed that over 10 security cameras were sprayed with red paint, likely an attempt to destroy evidence. The suspect is believed to have entered the shop by climbing scaffolding near a back alley, reaching a platform, and forcing open window grilles. The main door showed no signs of forced entry, suggesting the thief gained access through an alternative route.
This case marks the second reported theft involving Pokémon cards
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/22/2026