Cypress Pokémon Card Shop Hit by Two Burglaries in 10 Days, Owner Loses Thousands

Rev Collectibles Burglarized

• 🎯 Rev Collectibles, a trading card shop in Cypress, was burglarized twice within a 10-day period.
• 💔 The owner, Scott Lee, estimates a loss of $10,000 to $15,000 worth of Pokémon cards and other merchandise.

Details of the Break-ins

• 🗓️ The first burglary occurred on December 17th, where a thief broke through the glass door and wiggled through burglar bars.
• 🗓️ The second incident happened on December 27th, with a different thief, or accomplice, returning to the store.
• 🩸 In the second break-in, one suspect cut himself and left behind blood on a shelf, providing a potential lead for investigators.

Value of Stolen Items

• 📈 The stolen Pokémon cards ranged in value from $5 to $1,000 each.
• 💰 The total value of the stolen product is estimated to be between $10,000 and $15,000.

Owner's Response and Investigation

• 💬 Scott Lee expressed feeling violated by the burglaries but is determined to continue operating the shop due to customer support and employee dedication.
• 🔍 The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating both incidents, and Lee has posted surveillance video on Facebook in hopes of identifying the suspects.
• ⚠️ The owner is asking the public to be on the lookout for someone attempting to sell Pokémon Prismatic Evolution tins.

The Pokémon Trading Card Industry

• 🌐 The Pokémon trading card game is highlighted as a multi-billion dollar industry, underscoring the significant value of the stolen collectibles.