Police hunting man who stole 2 Pokemon cards worth HK$250,000 from store

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Danny MokApril 9, 2026 at 01:28 PM

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Hong Kong police are searching for a man who stole two rare Pokemon trading cards worth HK$250,000 (US$31,917) from Light TCG, a shop in Tsim Sha Tsui, on Thursday. The man entered the shop on Granville Road, asked to see the cards, and then fled with them after they were handed over by a shop assistant. The stolen cards are "Pikachu wearing a poncho" promo cards, and the shop has posted photos of them online, asking collectors to be on the lookout. The theft was reported to police at approximately 3:30 PM. The shop has also posted a photo of their valuable trading cards placed in a glass cupboard.

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Someone just stole 2 ‘Pikachu wearing a poncho’ promo cards from Light TCG in Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong today.

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The shop posted a photo of the stolen cards on social media.

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The theft occurred at Light TCG, a shop on Granville Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.

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The stolen Pokemon trading cards are worth HK$250,000 (US$31,917).

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Hong Kong police are searching for a man who stole two Pokemon cards.

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Pikachu 40% Chatham Road South 50% Granville Road ×260% Tsim Sha Tsui ×370% Hong Kong Police ×280% Light TCG ×490%

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South China Morning Post

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Tsim Sha Tsui

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