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Arrest after knifepoint Pokémon robbery at Chaos Cards, Folkestone

17:47, 09 August 2021

updated: 19:37, 09 August 2021

An arrest has been made in connection with a knifepoint robbery during which cash and Pokémon cards were stolen from a shop.

The raid was at Chaos Cards in Sandgate Road, Folkestone, on Tuesday, July 20.

Chaos Cards in Sandgate Road. Picture: Google Maps
Chaos Cards in Sandgate Road. Picture: Google Maps

Staff were shown a knife and demands were made for the contents of the till and a box of Pokémon Darkness Ablaze trading cards.

A 21-year-old man from the town was arrested yesterday (Sunday) on suspicion of robbery and possession of cannabis.

He has been released on bail until Wednesday, September 1.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the robbery and ask anyone with information who has not yet spoken to an officer to call them.

They should ring Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting the reference number 46/128429/21.

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