Federal investigators have made a significant arrest in the case of a daring Pokemon card heist. They’ve apprehended a suspect believed to be the getaway driver in the theft of over $116,000 worth of rare cards from a store in Manhattan.
On January 21st, police arrested 27-year-old Julio Caseres Colina in connection with the armed robbery of The Poke Court in New York City’s Meatpacking District, which occurred on January 14th. According to prosecutors, Caseres drove three masked individuals to the shop during a busy event, waited about seven minutes while they broke into display cases and stole valuable Pokemon cards, and then drove them away.
Customers in the store also had guns pointed at them during the wild situation.
Police say Caseres was also the driver during a theft in Queens on January 9th. During that incident, around $11,700 in goods and $1,000 in cash were stolen from a store.
Caseres reportedly received things like gas money, batteries, and women’s clothing as payment for his part in the scheme, and then resold those items for profit. Prosecutors don’t believe his claim that he didn’t know what the others were planning, and see it as a way for him to downplay his role.
Alleged getaway driver in Pokemon card heist charged
Caseres faces federal charges related to a robbery conspiracy and helping to commit a robbery, which could result in a lengthy prison sentence if they are found guilty. Currently, no other individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft.
The robbery at The Poke Court on January 14th wasn’t a simple break-in. Three people wearing masks rushed the store during a card decorating event with around 40 customers and stole valuable cards, including rare ones featuring popular characters like Charizard and Pikachu. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the entire incident was quickly captured on security cameras.
Over the past few weeks, the shop has been rebuilding and completely changing its brand. It’s now called The Trainer Court after Nintendo expressed concerns about its previous name and logo. The community has reacted very positively, with fans and collectors widely supporting the store, especially as card thefts have been increasing across the country.
The district attorney’s office is considering whether to bring the case before a grand jury. Meanwhile, the search for other suspects is still ongoing, and officials are asking anyone with relevant information to contact them.
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2026-03-02 23:18