A theft occurred at a collectible trading card store in SoHo, Manhattan, resulting in a loss exceeding $9,700. The incident took place on October 20, around noon, at CardVault by Tom Brady located on Lafayette Street. The suspect, described as wearing a Yankees cap, managed to bypass the store’s credit card denial process.
Details of the Theft
The suspect’s attempt to pay was unsuccessful as his credit card was declined. However, he circumvented this issue by manually overriding the machine, unbeknownst to the store employee. Following this, he absconded with trading cards worth approximately $9,710, consisting of baseball and Pokémon cards.
Suspect Description
- Last seen wearing all black
- Wore a Yankees cap
- Carried a multi-colored bag
- Wore white sneakers
Store Information
CardVault is part of a retail chain backed by NFL star Tom Brady. The chain has multiple locations across the United States, including:
- Dallas
- Chicago
- East Hampton
- East Rutherford
- Boston
- Foxborough
- Mashantucket
- Mall of America, Minnesota (opening soon)
Reporting the Incident
The New York Police Department (NYPD) encourages anyone with information regarding the theft to contact their Crime Stoppers Hotline. The hotline numbers are:
- English: 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)
- Spanish: 1-888-57-PISTA (74782)
This theft highlights the vulnerabilities faced by collectible stores and the importance of community vigilance in reporting suspicious activities.
