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Simi Valley Smash-and-Grab Burglary: Thieves Steal $50K in Pokémon and Sports Cards from Simi Sportscards (Caught on Camera Video 2026)

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By Vedprakash sahu

A bold smash-and-grab burglary struck Simi Sportscards, a beloved local trading card store, leaving owners facing approximately $50,000 in losses from stolen high-value Pokémon and sports trading cards, plus extensive damage to display cases.

The entire brazen theft was captured on the store's surveillance cameras early Sunday morning.

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Shocking Surveillance Video Shows the Crime Unfold

Around 3:30 a.m., five masked suspects forced entry into Simi Sportscards located in a shopping center on Erringer Road. One suspect wielded a crowbar to shatter glass display cases while the others quickly grabbed armfuls of valuable cards, stuffing them into bags as the alarm sounded.

The thieves were in and out in under five minutes, escaping with tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise.

Watch the full surveillance footage here (released by CBS Los Angeles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se-_LQPR98Q

Key Details of the Simi Valley Trading Card Store Burglary:

  • Location: Simi Sportscards, Erringer Road shopping center, Simi Valley, CA
  • Date & Time: Early Sunday morning, January 4, 2026 (~3:30–3:38 a.m.)
  • Suspects: 5 masked individuals (no detailed descriptions released yet)
  • Method: Forced entry, crowbar used to smash display cases
  • Stolen Items: Primarily high-value Pokémon trading cards and sports cards (examples of valuable Pokémon cards targeted in similar thefts shown below)
  • Total Loss: ~$50,000 including stolen inventory and property damage
  • Video Evidence: Clear surveillance footage available

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Simi Valley Police responded promptly and are actively investigating. Detectives are exploring possible links to a recent string of trading card store burglaries across Los Angeles County, including attempts in nearby areas.

"These were valuable Pokémon and sports cards – irreplaceable for some collectors," store owners shared in media interviews.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Simi Valley Police at (805) 583-6950.

This incident underscores the rising trend of smash-and-grab thefts targeting collectibles like Pokémon cards in California, amid a surge in demand for rare trading cards.

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