Thieves target high-value Pokemon cards as franchise turns 30
The January heist in New York was the latest in a string of thefts targeting collectors of Pokemon, the Japanese media franchise that marks its 30th anniversary on Friday.
Pokemon cards, bearing "little monsters" that attract children as well as adult superfans, have soared in value in recent years.
US influencer Logan Paul this month set a new world record by banking $16.5 million with his sale of a rare Pikachu card -- arguably the most iconic Pokemon character.
But high prices have attracted criminals keen to cash in.