Renewed Pokemon craze sparks crime wave
A renewed craze for Pokemon cards has led to an increase in thefts across Australia. Police are currently investigating a ram raid at a toy store in Perth linked to this trend. The situation highlights the unexpected consequences of nostalgic interests among collectors.
- ▪Police are investigating a ram raid at a toy store in Perth.
- ▪The thefts are part of a nationwide increase in crime related to Pokemon cards.
- ▪The renewed interest in Pokemon has sparked a wave of thefts across Australia.
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