Las Vegas Man Arrested in $9,600 Pokémon Card Theft at Manhattan Convention Center

Police say Joseph Quach of Las Vegas stole the cards, worth $9,600 from a vendor at the Javits Center on Friday.

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Law enforcement officials have charged Joseph Quach of Las Vegas in connection with the theft of high-value Pokémon trading cards from an Anime NYC vendor at Manhattan’s Javits Center on Friday. The stolen merchandise totaled $9,600, according to police records.

The incident occurred during the anime convention, where numerous vendors operate booths displaying collectible merchandise. Authorities responded to the theft report and subsequently identified Quach as the suspect responsible for the alleged crime.

Details regarding the circumstances of the theft and the exact charges Quach faces remain under investigation by law enforcement officials.

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