Police in Southern California are investigating a destructive burglary at a Southern California hobby shop last weekend. Burglars drove a pickup truck through the front of Kaptain Fish Collectibles in Tujunga just before 5 AM March 20, got out and scooped up valuable sports card cases, boxes, single cards and a pair of Kobe Bryant autographed shoes.It was all captured on the … [Read more...] about Burglars Use Truck to Smash Into SoCal Shop, Steal Huge Amount of Merchandise
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Cops Chase Down Suspected Burbank Sports Cards Burglars
A burglary at one of the hobby’s top sports card shops ended with a police chasing a stolen vehicle on a Los Angeles freeway and the arrest of four men. Police responded to a neighbor’s call about a potential burglary at Burbank Sports Cards on West Burbank Blvd about 1:30 AM Thursday. They say that resident’s call about an alarm and banging noises in the back of the store … [Read more...] about Cops Chase Down Suspected Burbank Sports Cards Burglars
Bullpen Burbank Burglarized
Bullpen Burbank, opened in the fall of 2021 by the owner of popular Southern California hobby shop Bullpen LA, was burglarized last week. According to the shop, a white van broke through a security door and iron gate in the back of the facility to gain entrance. Four suspects were seen on security cameras, all with faces covered. An alarm sounded but … [Read more...] about Bullpen Burbank Burglarized
Notes: Jordan “Dynasty” Shoe Collection Now for Sale
A set of six shoes worn by Michael Jordan during each of his NBA championship clinching victories is now for sale. Sotheby’s is selling the signed shoes outright. At least for now, they’re not up for auction. Former Bulls PR Director Tim Hallam acknowledged years ago that It became “tradition” for Jordan to give him a shoe after a Finals clinching … [Read more...] about Notes: Jordan “Dynasty” Shoe Collection Now for Sale
RCMP Investigations Lead to Stolen Cards, Gretzky Goods
Not all stories of stolen cards and memorabilia end well, but in Canada, one hobby shop is getting some of its stolen stuff back—and so will a collector who lost a big collection of Wayne Gretzky memorabilia to a thief. Earlier this month, Luke Crisby, owner of The Hobby Stop in the Edmonton metro area, watched security video of a burglar swiping some high dollar hockey … [Read more...] about RCMP Investigations Lead to Stolen Cards, Gretzky Goods
Notes: Kareem Milestone Basketballs; New Advisory Business; Shop Burglary, WNBA Card Record
The career scoring torch has been passed and now a couple of key items from the former NBA career scoring champ are on the auction block. Goldin Auctions is offering the final final regular season game ball of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career, used to score the last of his 38,387 career points. The current high bid is $100,000. Also on the block is the ball used in the … [Read more...] about Notes: Kareem Milestone Basketballs; New Advisory Business; Shop Burglary, WNBA Card Record
3 Burglaries, 3 Hobby Shops, One Night
Law enforcement agencies in Northwest Florida are investigating multiple hobby shop burglaries that took place in a matter of two hours, at least two of which resulted in a six-figure losses. Reports say four people broke into Instant Replay Sports Cards on Highway 231 in Panama City last Thursday, smashing display cases and robbing the shop of about $150,000 worth of … [Read more...] about 3 Burglaries, 3 Hobby Shops, One Night
Western Canada Shop Hit by Smash and Grab Burglary Days Before Move
A thief smashed the front window of a British Columbia hobby shop early Tuesday, stealing about $30,000 (US) in merchandise. Royal Canadian Mounted Police say it happened at Player’s Choice Sports Cards in downtown Kelowna a little before 2 AM. The investigation revealed a lone suspect who used a hammer to gain entry to the shop. He was inside for only about two … [Read more...] about Western Canada Shop Hit by Smash and Grab Burglary Days Before Move
Notes: Burglars Hit West Coast Shop; ToppsX Wander Franco Product Released; Weather Impacts Panini, Beckett
A hobby shop on California’s north central coast was struck by smash and grab burglars early Monday. The front door of Monterey Bay Collectors Lounge was smashed open around 2:20 AM. Owner Enrique Villareal says police arrived quickly after the store’s alarms sent the suspects scurrying but over $25,000 in merchandise was taken, including a 1-1 Panini Zenith … [Read more...] about Notes: Burglars Hit West Coast Shop; ToppsX Wander Franco Product Released; Weather Impacts Panini, Beckett
Another Atlanta Area Shop Hit by Destructive Burglary
Another Atlanta area hobby shop has been victimized by a thief. Not long after BT Collectibles in Woodstock lost about $60,000 in merchandise to a smash and grab burglar, Dave's Sports Cards in Roswell was hit, with display cases smashed and cards stolen. The suspect was in and out of the store in about a minute--roughly the same amount of time a thief spent inside the … [Read more...] about Another Atlanta Area Shop Hit by Destructive Burglary