Gen Con: Thieves steal $300,000 worth trading card games at event

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Gen Con, a popular tabletop gaming event held annually in Indianapolis, is a hub for Trading Card Games enthusiasts. This year's Gen Con attracted attention as it marked the debut of Disney Lorcana, a trading card game featuring beloved Disney characters, available for the first time at the Indiana convention. It is also in the news as a theft of over $300,000 worth of gaming cards was also reported at the event. Initial suspicions of the recent August 2, 2023 heist fell on the Disney cards, but it appears a full pallet of Magic: The Gathering cards was the target. Magic cards have gained notoriety due to their appreciating value, drawing the attention of thieves. Notably, in August 2023, Post Malone acquired a rare Lord of the Rings-themed card for $2 million. The Indiana Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the theft of over $300,000 worth of gaming cards on August 2, just a day prior to Gen Con's commencement. Within two days of the crime, authorities released two photographs of the suspects absconding with the stolen goods, urging the public's assistance in their identification. Additional photos were unveiled a day later. The theft occurred while vendors were occupied with setting up their stalls, catching them off-guard. According to the police, the alleged theft transpired during a busy period, leaving vendors oblivious to the incident. The IMPD revealed that the stolen cards were relocated to an undisclosed location. As of the August 4, 2023 report, the whereabouts of both the suspects and the stolen goods remain unknown.

What happened at Gen Con regarding trading card games?Thieves stole over $300,000 worth of gaming cards, possibly Magic: The Gathering cards, before Gen Con's start on August 2, 2023.Wh