In a heist that has left both Police and Pokémon enthusiasts scratching their heads, two audacious individuals executed a daring daylight theft of Pokémon cards valued at £900 from a Tesco warehouse in Bournemouth.
The incident occurred between 3:00 PM and 3:15 PM on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Tesco store on Riverside Avenue. The duo infiltrated the staff warehouse area, making off with a substantial haul of collectible cards.
Police Community Support Investigator David Singleton of Bournemouth Police commented, “We’ve been conducting inquiries into this incident and are now releasing CCTV images of two men we wish to identify.”
The suspects, described as having the stealth of a Zubat and the audacity of a Team Rocket recruit, remain at large. Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying these individuals.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250048716. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
As the investigation continues, the community remains vigilant, hoping to bring these Pokémon pilferers to justice before they evolve their criminal activities to the next level.
Kallum Gethins