‘Is it our turn next?’: Melbourne Pokemon game stores struggling in face of alleged card thefts

Police say they are investigating spate of brazen robberies but hobby store owners ‘frustrated’ more not being done to protect them

They come for the Pokémon cards.

Around once a fortnight, thieves – with faces covered under hooded jumpers – smash their way into a hobby store in the middle of the night, ransack cabinets and displays and leave with wheelie bins filled with loot, according to shop owners.

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