Mohammad Asif, a 36-year-old man from California, pleads guilty to two felony counts of grand larceny in connection with a scheme to rob high-priced Pokémon cards in Virginia. The thefts occurred following a reported armed robbery on July 23, where a victim was confronted by a masked assailant brandishing a rifle who stole her phone before fleeing the scene.
Authorities arrested Asif after he was linked to a subsequent burglary that targeted a home where significant Pokémon card collections were stolen. Initially charged with multiple offenses, Asif’s plea deal means no additional charges are pending, with sentencing set for March 13, 2026. This case underscores the growing trend of high-value collectibles being targeted in criminal activity.
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