Pokémon Card Robberies Surge in Laval

Pokémon card thefts are exploding across Laval, with violent robberies on the rise—ten suspects arrested, many teens aged 16-18 facing armed robbery charges. Since January, 30 thefts reported, 11 in March alone, including pepper-spray assaults. These scams target Facebook Marketplace buyers, using fake deals to lure victims into staged meetups. Cards now worth thousands—even millions—are fueling a dangerous trend, echoed nationwide from Vancouver’s bear spray incidents to BC’s $30K heist. Police urge extreme caution: verify accounts, watch for last-minute changes, and stay alert. Nostalgia meets cash, but beware—crime’s cashing in. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e4fd2b6cf3becca