Armed Robbers Steal $100,000 in Pokémon Merchandise from Manhattan Store

Brazen Robbery at Pokémon Store

• 🚨 Three armed robbers burst into a Pokémon store, Poke Court, in Manhattan's meatpacking district.
• ⏱️ The entire robbery, including smashing display cases and grabbing merchandise, occurred in just three minutes.
• 💰 The thieves made off with over $100,000 worth of merchandise and an additional $1,000 from the register.

Surveillance and Suspects

• 📸 The incident was captured on surveillance video, showing the robbers wearing all black with anime backpacks.
• 🔫 The suspects brandished firearms, pointing them at employees and customers during the heist.
• 🏃‍♂️ Police are actively searching for the three suspects who fled westbound on West 13th Street.

Store Impact and Community Event

• 💔 The store, Poke Court, recently opened by friends passionate about Pokémon, had been open for only two months.
• 👥 The robbery took place during the store's first-ever community event, with over 40 customers present.
• ✅ Fortunately, no one was injured during the robbery, despite the presence of firearms.