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Tennessee Man Sentenced in Card Shop Burglary Spree

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A Friendsville, Tenn., man, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal for his part in a multi-state spree in which he and a partner stole boxes of cards from sports card shops and tried to sell them to other businesses. Thomas Z. Kasemeyer, 34, pleaded guilty in April to charges of conspiring to transport stolen goods across state lines.  After his prison term, … [Read more...] about Tennessee Man Sentenced in Card Shop Burglary Spree

Two Kids, Adult Arrested in Toronto Hobby Shop Burglary

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Three people, including a 12-year-old and 16-year-old have been arrested in connection with a daylight burglary at a Toronto area hobby shop earlier this summer. Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit say the trio entered Mintink Sports Cards in Vaughan, outside Toronto on June 29, ordered employees to the backroom and filled garbage bags with merchandise … [Read more...] about Two Kids, Adult Arrested in Toronto Hobby Shop Burglary

Notes: MA Shop Burglary; Jeter to NSCC; CGC’s Show Plans; Fanatics Celebrates Holliday; Condition Rarities in New Auction

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Thieves broke into a Natick, MA hobby shop last weekend, stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise. WBZ-TV in Boston has the story: ----- Derek Jeter is coming to the National Sports Collectors Convention–and not as your standard autograph guest. Jeter, an investor in Arena Club, says he’ll make his NSCC debut as a company rep. —--- CGC says it will be … [Read more...] about Notes: MA Shop Burglary; Jeter to NSCC; CGC’s Show Plans; Fanatics Celebrates Holliday; Condition Rarities in New Auction

Notes: Suspected Shop Thief Captured; Moonlight Graham Auto; Roy Record; MeiGray’s Jersey Stock

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A man wanted by police for stealing about $13,000 worth of merchandise from a Pennsylvania hobby shop was chased down by the state police Monday. West York Borough Police say 39-year-old Jonathan Thomas Eisenhuth of Middleburg, was pulled over on a traffic stop and then tried to run from the scene but was taken into custody after a foot pursuit. He’s been charged with … [Read more...] about Notes: Suspected Shop Thief Captured; Moonlight Graham Auto; Roy Record; MeiGray’s Jersey Stock

Accused Burglar in Theft of Berra Rings, Other Memorabilia Pleads Guilty

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One of the key members of a long running theft ring responsible for the theft and destruction of Yogi Berra’s championship rings and other memorabilia pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday. Thomas Trotta, 48, is among nine people from Lackawanna County, PA who have been charged in connection with the thefts which took place at museums from North Dakota to New York over a … [Read more...] about Accused Burglar in Theft of Berra Rings, Other Memorabilia Pleads Guilty

Daylight Burglary at Toronto Area Shop

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A group of three men stormed into a Toronto area hobby shop late last week and stole a large amount of merchandise. York Regional Police say three men wearing masks entered Mintink Sports Cards in the city of Vaughan about 5 PM Thursday. The suspects ordered employees into the backroom area and filled garbage bags with sports card boxes and other items while another suspect … [Read more...] about Daylight Burglary at Toronto Area Shop

Suspects in Memorabilia Thefts Had a System

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The stunning details of museum heists that emerged late last week revealed the arrests of nine people and the ongoing hunt for a tenth man in connection with the loss of millions of dollars worth of items from the careers of several late, great athletes.  Yogi Berra's championship rings, Roger Maris' MVP award and Hickok belt, a Christy Mathewson jersey and contracts and … [Read more...] about Suspects in Memorabilia Thefts Had a System

No Arrests Yet, But Details of Stolen Items, Damage Costs Emerge in Panini America Burglary

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The burglary at Panini America’s Irving, TX offices last month resulted in nearly $200,000 in property loss and damage. As we reported then, the company’s facility was breached by an unknown number of suspects who stole electronic equipment and other items. The burglary took place sometime between Friday, May 26 and the afternoon of Sunday, May 28, a holiday … [Read more...] about No Arrests Yet, But Details of Stolen Items, Damage Costs Emerge in Panini America Burglary