As thePokemon TCGhas skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, one former GameStop employee has been accused of stealing the cards when they could sneak them in their free time. Thanks to prominent YouTube content creators like Logan Paul and streamers like xQc, thePokemon TCGhas made a big comeback, but the return includes numerous accounts of theft like at this GameStop.
Since thelaunch ofPokemon Red and Blueand the original anime series, thePokemon TCGhas complemented the intellectual property as another way that fans could engage with it. As the games and anime have evolved multiple times over the years, so has thePokemon TCGwhich has some sets that differ drastically from others by providing their own unique gimmicks. With the latest sets replacing the yellow card borders with a more appealing silver, thePokemon TCGremains in demand, and this GameStop employee risked too much to capitalize on the hype.
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A Cleveland, Ohio GameStop employee has allegedly been caught on surveillance camera stealing two boxes ofPokemoncards when shopping at the store as a customer. The incident that took place on March 31 resulted in the employee walking away with the twoPokemon TCGpackages, while GameStop management caught the issue through the surveillance footage and charges have been filed against the employee. It’s currently unclear whatPokemon TCGsetthe two boxes of cards that were stolen during the GameStop theft was part of, but the product could range in price from $60 to over $200 depending on the specific set that was taken.
Though there are things thatGameStop employeescan get away with on a verbal or written warning such as low performance or being late, like most other retail locations, theft is a more serious offense that usually results in termination. Because the Ohio GameStop management has alerted the authorities to the theft from the store employee, it’s likely that they’ve already lost their job in the eyes of their team. Now that the police are involved in the GameStop theft, thesePokemon TCGboxes that were taken could result in an actual charge that affects the employee’s record moving forward.
Given that the cards inside the stolenPokemon TCGboxescould be worth more than the product cost, this GameStop employee may have hoped to draw some rares and flip them at a high rate. As this GameStop theft falls under the $7,500 threshold set by the Ohio theft and fraud code and that it’s likely considered merchandise crime, this employee may have committed a felony of the fifth degree.
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