20-Year-Old Arrested for $10K Trading Card Theft in Virginia

A 20-year-old man named Joe Brown was arrested for allegedly shoplifting nearly $10,000 worth of trading cards from Gaming Giant, a collectibles store in Fairfax, Virginia, while dressed in a Spider-Man costume. Brown reportedly scouted the store prior to the theft, inquiring about high-value graded cards related to Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z, and One Piece. He broke into the store on the night of March 14, stealing numerous graded cards and sealed Pokémon products after forcing open the front door. The store's owner confirmed the break-in via a Facebook post and stated they were cooperating with local authorities. Brown has been charged with burglary and was released on an unsecured bond following his arrest. This incident highlights the increasing demand and value of trading cards, particularly Pokémon, as collectors continue to seek rare items.