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FedEx Heist Not Isolated Trading-Card Theft
8 trading-card thefts linked to FedEx heist in Southern California.
In brief
8 trading-card thefts linked to FedEx heist in Southern California. A $963,000 FedEx heist in Southern California involved 8 trading-card thefts, with multiple victims losing millions in Pokémon and sports cards. Originally reported by Inc.
FedEx Heist in Southern California
A FedEx truck in Southern California was stolen from, carrying $963,000 worth of sports and Pokémon cards.
PSA Card Authentication Company
Professional Sports Authenticator, a card authentication company in Santa Ana, reported the theft to FedEx.
Third Load Tampered With
A third load of cards was tampered with during the heist.
Previous Card Theft
In April 2024, a FedEx driver delivered $2.1 million in vintage baseball cards to a Best Western hotel in Ohio, where one employee stole them.
Pokémon Card Theft Surge
In 2026, seven collectible shops across the US reported break-ins and robberies, with over $450,000 in cards stolen.
Multiple Victims
Nick Andrews, known as the Boston Card Hunter, claimed multiple victims, one reportedly losing $500,000 in cards.
Heist Not Isolated
The $963,000 FedEx heist was not isolated; eight other trading-card thefts occurred first.
What it means
A $963,000 FedEx heist in Southern California involved 8 trading-card thefts, with multiple victims losing millions in Pokémon and sports cards.
