A woman allegedly pretended to browse at a trading card shop before stealing Pokémon cards worth $364. The shop has released closed circuit television (CCTV) footage in an effort to find her, saying it will report the matter to the police unless she returns the cards.
The incident took place last Saturday (7 November) at a trading card shop on the third floor of The Centrepoint on Orchard Road.
Closed circuit television (CCTV) footage released by the shop shows a long-haired woman in a blue dress browsing cards. She looks around from time to time and, when a staff member turns away to attend to other customers, reaches out and takes cards from a table. She later takes cards from a display cabinet as well.
The shop’s manager, Ms Wu, 32, told Shin Min Daily News that the woman targeted more expensive and rarer cards, suggesting she had some knowledge of Pokémon cards.
She said the woman took 13 packs of cards worth a total of $364. Most were popular items, while some were out of print and had collectible value.
After reviewing the CCTV footage and speaking to staff, she found that this was the woman’s first visit to the shop.
Ms Wu said there had been thefts at other branches, but the amounts involved were small. The shop had chosen not to pursue those cases to give the people involved another chance. Although the value of the cards stolen this time was higher, the shop still hoped to show leniency by giving the woman a chance to return them voluntarily and apologise.
“Perhaps she is facing some difficulties. We hope she will come back to resolve this, and we will not pursue the matter further.”
Ms Wu recently told Shin Min Daily News that the woman had yet to come forward and there had been no progress. She planned to give her more time, but would make a police report if the cards were still not returned.
For the full report, see the 13 November 2026 edition of Shin Min Daily News.
