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Nearly $1 Million in Pokémon and Sports Trading Cards Stolen From FedEx Truck
Police launch investigation after rare collectibles worth an estimated $963,000 disappear in California heist
By 222 News | 23 October 2026
A major theft in California has left trading-card collectors facing potentially devastating losses after Pokémon and sports cards valued at nearly $1 million were stolen from a FedEx truck.
The incident was reported on 13 October 2026 in Santa Ana, Orange County, outside the premises of Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), a company that authenticates and grades collectible cards. Police estimate the stolen items were worth approximately $963,000, although the final value has not yet been confirmed.
Two pallets of valuable cards disappear
According to the Santa Ana Police Department, two pallets containing trading cards were stolen, while a third pallet was disturbed. The shipments included a mixture of Pokémon cards, sports cards and other collectibles belonging to customers who had sent their items to PSA for authentication and grading.
The theft was particularly damaging because the cards were being handled as part of a professional service and were due to return to their owners.
Collectible cards can command substantial prices when they are rare, professionally graded or considered unique. Some cards are especially difficult to replace, making the loss more than just a financial setback for collectors.
Investigators have not established the full number of cards stolen or confirmed the final value of every missing item.
Collector fears losing years of collecting
One affected collector, known online as SKY-B Cards, said 104 cards he had accumulated over approximately two years were among the missing items.
He reported spending more than $8,000 on grading services and said the cards were insured for around $156,000. However, he fears the insurance valuation may not reflect their full market value.
For dedicated collectors, the loss can represent years of searching, trading and investing in rare items that cannot easily be replaced.
PSA and FedEx cooperate with police
PSA’s parent company, Collectors, confirmed that it is cooperating with law enforcement and the shipping company.
The company has deactivated the certification records associated with the stolen cards and alerted marketplace partners so they can watch for rare and individually numbered items being offered for sale.
Collectors has also contacted affected customers and said it is arranging compensation based on the fair market value of their missing cards.
FedEx has confirmed that it is working with local police, stating that the security of customers’ shipments is a priority.
As the investigation continues, collectors will be hoping the missing cards can be located and returned to their rightful owners.
Police investigation continues
Authorities have not announced any arrests, and the stolen items had not been recovered in the latest reports. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the theft.
The case also highlights the risks involved in transporting high-value collectibles, particularly when individual items may be worth thousands of dollars.
Anyone with information about the theft is encouraged to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.
Conclusion
The disappearance of nearly $1 million in Pokémon and sports trading cards has raised serious concerns among collectors about the security of valuable shipments.
With rare cards potentially representing years of collecting and significant financial investments, affected customers now face uncertainty while investigators work to establish what happened.
For the victims, the priority is clear: recover the missing collectibles, establish the full extent of the losses and ensure those responsible are held accountable if identified and convicted.
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