Oakland Man Arrested for $10K Nintendo Switch Thefts in Marin Libraries

Authorities in Marin County arrested 45-year-old Jamal Reed-Obafumi of Oakland for allegedly stealing nearly $10,000 worth of Nintendo Switch video games from at least seven local library branches between April and June 2025. Reed-Obafumi, who is a library member and had previously been arrested for a separate theft in Novato, faces 12 felony charges including multiple counts of burglary and committing a felony while out on bail. The Marin County Sheriff's Office emphasized the importance of protecting libraries as vital community resources. Reed-Obafumi was booked into the Marin County Jail, and no court date has been disclosed yet. The arrest marks the end of a string of thefts that targeted public libraries, which serve as important centers for community engagement and education. Authorities continue to investigate the case as the judicial process proceeds.