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Police Charge Man After Rare Van Gogh Pokémon Card Taken From Melbourne Store

Police now seek public tips to identify a second suspect.

Overview

  • CCTV shows two males entered a Ravenhall collectibles shop and were shown a sealed Van Gogh Pokémon card worth thousands.
  • One male allegedly grabbed the card and the pair tried to flee, which triggered a chase by staff.
  • Employees tackled one suspect and restrained him until police reached the store.
  • Police charged a 23-year-old from Tarneit with shop theft and possessing a controlled weapon, then granted bail for a July 30 court date in Sunshine.
  • Investigators say the card remains missing, seized a knife they do not believe was used, and urged tips to Crime Stoppers to help find the second man.