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You read that right — police say a 45-year-old man has been busted after more than $10K worth of Pokémon cards were allegedly swiped from a vending machine in East Maitland! 😱🎴
The late-night grab happened back on June 30 at a shopping centre on Molly Morgan Drive… and after weeks of digging, cops say they finally caught their man — in a Maitland pub carpark, of all places! 🍻👮
He’s now facing serious theft charges, accused of trying to cash in on the ultimate collector’s jackpot. 💰⚡
From “gotta catch ’em all” to “cops caught HIM” — this Pokémon saga just went next-level. 🔥
👉 Court showdown locked in for August 27. Stay tuned!