Folkestone Pokemon Card Heist: Man Arrested After Knifepoint Robbery
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a brazen knifepoint robbery at a Folkestone shop where cash and rare Pokemon cards were stolen.
Knife Threat Sparks Looting of Cash and Darkness Ablaze Cards
The incident happened on Tuesday, 20 July, at a Sandgate Road shop. Staff were threatened with a knife and forced to hand over money from the till along with a box of coveted Pokémon Darkness Ablaze trading cards.
Suspect Held and Released on Bail
Police arrested the Folkestone man on Sunday, 8 August, charging him with robbery and cannabis possession. He is now out on bail until 11 September while investigations continue.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Detectives urge anyone with information to come forward. If you have details about the robbery but haven’t spoken to officers yet, call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/128429/21.
