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Appeal after cash and Pokemon Darkness Ablaze cards are reportedly taken during Folkestone robbery

16:32, 06 August 2021

updated: 17:28, 09 August 2021

Police have released photos of a man with a distinctive tattoo who they would like to speak to following a robbery in which expensive Pokemon cards were taken.

Officers say a man, wearing a mask and hooded top, entered Chaos Cards in Sandgate Road, Folkestone at around 1.50pm on Tuesday, July 20 and approached the till.

Collectible Pokemon trading cards Stock picture: Kent Police
Collectible Pokemon trading cards Stock picture: Kent Police

He asked for a box of Pokemon Darkness Ablaze cards and when he was told the price, he reportedly showed shop staff a knife and told them to place the cards and money from the till into a bag.

He then left the scene.

The Pokemon cards retail for around £90-£100.

Will Robinson, who works as a supervisor in the store, says he was left 'a little shaken' following the experience.

He said: "It had just gone lunch and it was pretty quiet. A man came up to the till and asked about Pokemon cards. He then pulled out a knife.

"I wasn't going to argue with him."

The man is said to have got around £100 from the till, plus a box of the Pokemon cards.

Police are now appealing for help with the investigation.

As such, they have issued photos of a man they would like to speak to, including a photo of a distinctive tattoo on his hand.

It is believed he may have information which could assist their inquiries.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery or the identity of the man pictured should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/128429/21 or call Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555111 or by filling in the online report form.

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