Chicago police issue warning after Pokémon sellers targeted in armed robberies

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date March 31, 2026, 1 a.m.
Last Updated March 31, 2026, 1 a.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-issue-warning-after-pokemon-sellers-targeted-in-armed-robberies/3915940/

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Chicago police have issued a warning for Pokémon fans after a series of armed robberies targeting card collectors through meetups arranged on Facebook Marketplace. Authorities have linked the suspect to at least three separate victims in the Gage Park neighborhood. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, whe...