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Pokémon, Magic cards stolen during string of comic book store robberies in Edmonton
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Pokémon, Magic cards stolen during string of comic book store robberies in Edmonton
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Pokémon, Magic cards stolen during string of comic book store robberies in Edmonton
01:55 | January 17, 2023
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02:01 | August 12, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 8
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Sherwood Park cosmetic clinic calls for regulatory body after Health Canada reprimand over unauthorized treatments
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Pokémon, Magic cards stolen during string of comic book store robberies in Edmonton
Description
January 17, 2023
There's a trend of comic book stores getting robbed in Edmonton: most recently, Wizard's Comics & Collectibles on the southside was hit twice in three days and the thieves got away with thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise. As Lisa MacGregor reports, it's the latest crime wave and the criminals know exactly what to look for: Pokemon and Magic the Gathering cards that can fetch a big resale price.
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Pokémon, Magic cards stolen during string of comic book store robberies in Edmonton01:55 | January 17, 2023
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Thousands forced to flee Jasper allowed to return home soon02:01 | August 12, 2024
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Jasper officials ask visitors to wait for services to be restored01:46 | August 12, 2024
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Fort Road finally reopen after years of delays and construction01:41 | August 12, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 1217:13 | August 12, 2024
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Motorcycle collisions deaths up significantly in Edmonton01:38 | August 12, 2024
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Orthopedic surgeries at Royal Alexandra Hospital postponed01:55 | August 12, 2024
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100-year-old Edmonton senior skydives01:57 | August 12, 2024
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Fatal crash on QEII south of Edmonton01:04 | August 9, 2024
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Edmonton Riverhawks host 1st ever playoff game01:47 | August 9, 2024
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Hot weather adds to challenges on the farm for Alberta producers01:51 | August 9, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 917:26 | August 9, 2024
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Edmonton apartment rents increasing above national average: Report01:51 | August 9, 2024
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Edmonton festivals work through costly weather-related disruptions02:05 | August 8, 2024
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Owner believes cat is still alive and inside north Edmonton apartment building razed by fire01:36 | August 8, 2024
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Parts of Highway 16, and Highway 93 reopen through Jasper National Park01:40 | August 8, 2024
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Meet Sydney, Kenna, Theo and Max: Edmonton’s Watson quadruplets mark 1st month of life01:57 | August 8, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 818:25 | August 8, 2024
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Sherwood Park cosmetic clinic calls for regulatory body after Health Canada reprimand over unauthorized treatments01:40 | August 8, 2024
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Edmonton convenience store shuts down following police drug bust and AHS violation02:04 | August 7, 2024
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East Edmonton neighbourhood raising safety concerns over supportive housing facility02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Animal blood bank running low02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 722:09 | August 7, 2024
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43rd Fringe Festival returns to Old Strathcona01:42 | August 7, 2024
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Sherwood Park paralympian shining on the hardwood02:03 | August 7, 2024
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Storm results in flooding, power outages in Edson01:43 | August 5, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Aug. 5, 202420:11 | August 5, 2024
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Storm damage forces Edmonton Heritage Festival to close its gates02:01 | August 5, 2024
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New report looks into impact of Alberta renewables pause02:11 | August 4, 2024
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Edmonton weather forecast: August 4, 202403:07 | August 4, 2024
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Pokémon, Magic cards stolen during string of comic book store robberies in Edmonton01:55 | January 17, 2023
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Thousands forced to flee Jasper allowed to return home soon02:01 | August 12, 2024
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Jasper officials ask visitors to wait for services to be restored01:46 | August 12, 2024
-
Fort Road finally reopen after years of delays and construction01:41 | August 12, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 1217:13 | August 12, 2024
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Motorcycle collisions deaths up significantly in Edmonton01:38 | August 12, 2024
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Orthopedic surgeries at Royal Alexandra Hospital postponed01:55 | August 12, 2024
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100-year-old Edmonton senior skydives01:57 | August 12, 2024
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Aug. 1109:48 | August 11, 2024
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Aug. 1012:49 | August 10, 2024
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Fatal crash on QEII south of Edmonton01:04 | August 9, 2024
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Edmonton Riverhawks host 1st ever playoff game01:47 | August 9, 2024
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Hot weather adds to challenges on the farm for Alberta producers01:51 | August 9, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 917:26 | August 9, 2024
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Edmonton apartment rents increasing above national average: Report01:51 | August 9, 2024
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Edmonton festivals work through costly weather-related disruptions02:05 | August 8, 2024
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Owner believes cat is still alive and inside north Edmonton apartment building razed by fire01:36 | August 8, 2024
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Parts of Highway 16, and Highway 93 reopen through Jasper National Park01:40 | August 8, 2024
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Meet Sydney, Kenna, Theo and Max: Edmonton’s Watson quadruplets mark 1st month of life01:57 | August 8, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 818:25 | August 8, 2024
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Sherwood Park cosmetic clinic calls for regulatory body after Health Canada reprimand over unauthorized treatments01:40 | August 8, 2024
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Edmonton convenience store shuts down following police drug bust and AHS violation02:04 | August 7, 2024
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East Edmonton neighbourhood raising safety concerns over supportive housing facility02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Animal blood bank running low02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: August 722:09 | August 7, 2024
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43rd Fringe Festival returns to Old Strathcona01:42 | August 7, 2024
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Sherwood Park paralympian shining on the hardwood02:03 | August 7, 2024
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Storm results in flooding, power outages in Edson01:43 | August 5, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Aug. 5, 202420:11 | August 5, 2024
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Storm damage forces Edmonton Heritage Festival to close its gates02:01 | August 5, 2024
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New report looks into impact of Alberta renewables pause02:11 | August 4, 2024
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Edmonton weather forecast: August 4, 202403:07 | August 4, 2024
Pokémon, Magic cards stolen during string of comic book store robberies in Edmonton
Description
January 17, 2023
There's a trend of comic book stores getting robbed in Edmonton: most recently, Wizard's Comics & Collectibles on the southside was hit twice in three days and the thieves got away with thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise. As Lisa MacGregor reports, it's the latest crime wave and the criminals know exactly what to look for: Pokemon and Magic the Gathering cards that can fetch a big resale price.
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