Armed Robbers Loot NYC Pokemon Shop in 3 Minutes (Full Transcript)

Gunmen raided The PokeCourt during a community event, stealing over $100,000 in merchandise and cash. No one was hurt; the shop reopened and may add security.
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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: This surveillance video shows the terrifying moments inside a New York City Pokemon shop as robbers drew guns on customers and then smashed the display cases with hammers.

[00:00:14] Speaker 2: They looted over $100,000 worth of merchandise. They went to the back, they robbed our cash registers, and then they were out. All within three minutes.

[00:00:24] Speaker 1: The PokeCourt has only been open for two months, and the owner was hosting their first community event to decorate Pokemon cards when this happened, according to WABC.

[00:00:32] Speaker 2: It's just very unfortunate that you have a few bad apples ruining it for the rest of the community.

[00:00:37] Speaker 1: No one was hurt. The store is now open again and WABC reports might hire an armed guard. CNN has reached out to the NYPD for comment.

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A newly opened New York City Pokemon shop, The PokeCourt, was robbed during a community event. Armed robbers threatened customers, smashed display cases with hammers, and stole over $100,000 in merchandise and cash, fleeing within three minutes. No one was injured, the store has reopened, and it may hire an armed guard while police have been contacted for comment.
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Armed Robbery Hits NYC Pokemon Shop During Community Event
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Arow Key Takeaways
  • Robbers armed with guns stole over $100,000 from a NYC Pokemon shop in about three minutes.
  • The incident occurred during the shop’s first community event, just two months after opening.
  • No injuries were reported, and the store has reopened.
  • The store may increase security, potentially hiring an armed guard.
  • Authorities (NYPD) have been contacted for comment as the investigation proceeds.
Arow Sentiments
Negative: The tone is tense and alarming due to an armed robbery involving threats to customers and significant theft, tempered slightly by the fact that no one was hurt and the store has reopened.
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