Arrest in connection with Pokemon cards raid

News imageSupplied A smashed front door of a shop. Inside, there are yellow doors and what appears to be a black cabinet on the floor.Supplied
Police said a 33-year-old man was arrested on Monday in connection with the raid

A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of thousands of pounds worth of Pokemon cards in Lincolnshire.

The break-in happened at Trading Cards Gainsborough shortly after 03:15 BST on Sunday 9 August.

CCTV filmed two people getting into the Lord Street shop through a smashed window.

Lincolnshire Police said the man was arrested on Monday in connection with the incident and had since been released on bail.

Co-owner Toni Marlow said Pokemon cards worth £4,000 were taken in the raid and the business also faced thousands of pounds of repair costs.

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