A run of break-ins at New Jersey card stores has led to a wanted man. Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected of a string of Pokemon card store thefts in the state.
Investigators have put a name and a face to the case. Video shows police pulling over the suspect, 31-year-old Rafael Gordian, for traffic violations on Route 42 in Washington Township on July 10th.
That traffic stop did not immediately end in an arrest. Officers questioned him and administered a field sobriety test, but they ultimately let him go.
The break-ins are at the center of the investigation. Police believe Gordian and an accomplice used hammers to break into Frank's card shop on July 1st and stole $10,000 worth of Pokemon cards.
Another store also reported being targeted. A store owner called police to report an attempted break-in, which investigators believe Gordian and his accomplice were behind.
One suspect is still unaccounted for. Investigators say they are trying to identify the second suspect involved in the thefts.
For the card-collecting community, the case hits close to home. One member said it is good to hear progress is being made, adding that he wants to make sure people like this are off the streets, that the shops and local businesses are protected, and that hobbyists can get back to doing the things they love.