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Palm Beach Man Charged in 75-Theft Target Trading-Card Scheme

Officials say the suspect exploited self-checkout by paying for 99-cent items while concealing trading cards.

Overview

  • Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest Thursday after a multicounty investigation.
  • Investigators allege thefts from July 2025 to February 2026 at stores from Orlando to Miami, totaling more than $10,000 in losses.
  • Authorities say the stolen cards were resold on eBay for roughly $40,000.
  • Charging details differ across outlets, with reports citing organized retail theft, dealing in stolen property, and money laundering counts.
  • The probe was led by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Statewide Prosecution with assistance from Broward and Martin deputies, and investigators are examining possible ties to thefts at Walmart and Publix.