A smash-and-grab heist at Punch Out Gaming in Forest Lake left the store shattered and robbed of $30K–$50K in high-value Pokémon collectibles—items whose future worth far exceeds their invoice value. This is the third game shop hit in the Twin Cities in just one month, despite upgraded security. Owner Eric Johnson described the chaos, noting insurance won’t cover the appreciation lost. The store remains open under a temporary cover while they wait weeks for new glass and plan beefed-up security—maybe even a guard dog. Authorities haven’t linked this theft to others or identified suspects, leaving small businesses scrambling to recover from these brazen, targeted attacks.

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