Police in California are investigating a theft of trading cards valued at at least $963,000 that were taken from a FedEx truck parked outside a company that verifies sports memorabilia.
The stolen collection, which was reportedly worth nearly one million dollars, was discovered when the FedEx vehicle was parked outside the verification facility. Details about the specific cards or the circumstances of the break‑in have not yet been released.
Law enforcement officials are working to identify the perpetrators and recover the missing items. The case has drawn attention to the growing value of collectible sports cards and the security risks faced by companies that handle them.
While the identity of the company that verifies the memorabilia remains undisclosed, the incident highlights the importance of robust security measures for high‑value shipments in the sports collectibles market.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet announced any leads or suspects. The stolen cards are believed to be part of a larger collection that could include rare or limited‑edition items.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
