Prolific Pokémon card thief from Fresno gets caught

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A 30-year-old Pokémon paper thief from Fresno was arrested aft stealing betwixt 100 and 120 packs of cards successful Visalia, according to police.

Officers accidental the theft occurred Friday astatine astir 9:50 a.m. astatine an ARCO AM/PM connected North Dinuba Boulevard successful Visalia. The fishy entered the store and stole a show lawsuit containing an estimated 100 to 120 packs of Pokémon cards. When employees attempted to halt the suspect, helium showed them a hidden weapon tucked into his waistband and the employees backed distant to telephone 911. The fishy past fled the scene.

Investigators accidental the fishy was besides liable for akin thefts of Pokémon cards from businesses successful the Fresno area. The fishy was aboriginal named arsenic 30-year-old Michael Baker of Fresno.

Police accidental Baker was arrested Sunday by the McFarland Police Department and aboriginal transported to Visalia for questioning.

Any concern owners who judge they whitethorn person been targeted successful this bid of thefts are asked to interaction Detective Sam Gonzales astatine 559-713-4576.