Trading card theft surges as Pokémon World Championships arrive in San Francisco

The Pokémon Company's World Championships kicked off in San Francisco, drawing thousands of fans and players eager to compete and trade cards. However, the event's popularity has also attracted a spike in thefts, with security and vendors reporting increased card theft incidents during the tournament. The surge underscores growing concerns about security at major collectibles events as the Pokémon trading card market continues to boom.