Staff pin alleged thief to ground after valuable Pokemon card nabbed

Inside the shop, the men appeared to be shown a rare Pokemon card by a store attendant, before allegedly stealing it and making a run for it.

A man has been charged after he allegedly tried to steal a rare Pokémon card from a Melbourne shop.

CCTV footage shows two males enter the gaming and collectibles store in Ravenhall, in Melbourne's west, around 8.30pm yesterday.

Inside the shop, the men were shown a sealed Van Gogh Pokemon card, worth thousands of dollars.

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Ravenhall alleged theft pokemon card store April 21

One of the males allegedly took the card and the pair made a run for it.

Several staff members gave chase and one of the alleged offenders was tackled to the ground and apprehended until police arrived.

The second male managed to flee, police allege.

Police seized a knife from the first male, but do not believe it was used during the alleged theft.

The 23-year-old Tarneit man was charged with theft from a shop and possessing a controlled weapon.

He was bailed to appear before Sunshine Magistrates' Court on July 30.

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Ravenhall alleged theft pokemon card store April 21

Despite scouring the area, police couldn't find the second male. 

They are working to identify him.

Investigators believe the valuable Pokémon card was stolen from the store and remains outstanding.

Anyone who can assist in identifying the male, with footage or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously atwww.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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