FBI Launch Investigation Into Theft Of 6,400 PSA Cards, Including Pokemon

FBI Officially Launch Investigation Into Massive Theft Of 6,451 PSA-Rated TCG Cards Custom Image: TheGamer Published Oct 24, 2026, 7:07 AM EDT James Lucas is an Executive Editor at TheGamer who has worked in professional journalism since 2018. A Newcastle University graduate with a degree in Journalism, Media, and Culture, they have written hundreds of guides, news stories, and original reports, with bylines in IGN, NME, GaymingMag, and VG247, sourcing interviews with studio heads, legendary industry figures, prominent actors, and more. An expert on FPS games, Soulslikes, RPGs, and survival horror, James has intimate knowledge of a wide variety of titles, providing in-depth coverage and exclusive profiles. Some of the games they have extensively covered include: Half-Life, Counter-Strike, Elden Ring, and Fallout. They pride themselves on their consistently thorough research, leveraging nearly a decade of industry experience. You can reach them at James.t@thegamer.com PSA has confirmed that the Santa Ana police department and FBI are now investigating the October 13 theft of over 6,000 graded items, among them nearly 3,000 Pokémon TCG cards. "Recovering every stolen item and returning it to its owner is our top priority. We’re working with local and federal law enforcement, and the investigation is ongoing," the company explained. "We are working closely with law enforcement and fully supporting their efforts. We have provided investigators with video footage, shipment manifests, and item-level records, briefed them in person at our facility, and remain in daily contact." The assailants broke into a FedEx truck parked near PSA's Santa Ana grading center, stealing more than 200 packages en route to their owners after being graded. The New York Times reports that the total value of the 6,451 stolen cards amounts to over $963,000, comprising sports, Pokémon, and other TCG. Breakdown Of All 6,451 Stolen Items A complete list of all 6,451 stolen items was published alongside the announcement to help identify and recover each card, which we've broken down by category here: Sports TCG & Non-Sports Auto Racing | 13 Digimon | 16 Baseball | 640 Dragon Ball | 56 Basketball | 880 Lorcana | 27 Boxing | 1 Magic: The Gathering | 8 Bowling | 1 One Piece | 898 Football | 433 Pokémon | 2,978 Golf | 6 Yu-Gi-Oh! | 58 Hockey | 23 Other | 226 MMA/UFC | 1 Soccer | 43 Tennis | 40 Wrestling | 89 Unidentified | 14 PSA has deactivated the certification numbers of each stolen graded item and shared the list with marketplace sellers, auction houses, and digital commerce platforms to prevent the cards from being laundered. While the FBI and police search for the stolen cards, PSA has "begun contacting affected customers and have refunded all grading fees associated with impacted orders." It explained that the grading fee refunds are separate from, and will not reduce, compensation for stolen items. "If your order shipped on PSA’s return label, our insurance applies. You can start the compensation process now, and payments are already going out," the statement reads. "If your order shipped on your own return label, we will work directly with you on your order. A dedicated PSA team is working with each affected customer. If your order was submitted through a dealer, please contact them directly regarding your order." PSA urges those who may have information on the theft, or were affected, to contact the FBI LA office. Franchise Pokemon Original Release Date October 20, 1996 Player Count 2 Age Recommendation 6+ Length per Game Variable Franchise Name Pokemon