Nearly $10,000 worth of Pokémon and baseball cards were stolen from Tom Brady’s card shop in New York City last month, the NYPD said Friday.
The crime occurred at CardVault around 11:40 a.m. on Oct. 20, when the suspect bypassed the store’s payment machine, leaving the SoHo store with a trading card worth approximately $9,710, according to police.
“Once the transaction was declined, the unidentified individual began entering manual messages into the contact payment terminal without the employee’s knowledge. to prevent the declined transaction,” the NYPD said in a statement to ABC News.
The NYPD told ABC News that the suspect is being investigated for grand larceny.
“At the time of the occurrence, an unknown defendant used a payment account and then manipulated the point-of-sale system to obtain property without permission and authority to do so, resulting in the loss of 9,710 U.S. coins worth of merchandise. He is being investigated by the NYPD Financial Crimes Task Force,” a police department spokesperson said, citing the crime report.
Tom Brady is seen at the opening of the CardVault by Tom Brady store in SoHo on October 7, 2025 in New York City.
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The suspect was last seen walking south on Lafayette Street dressed in black with a black Yankees cap and a multi-colored bag, according to crime video shared by police.
Police released this image of an individual who fled a store with approximately $9,710 in baseball and Pokémon cards.
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The store had just open on October 8, less than two weeks before the robbery. Brady had acquired 50% of the company in February. according to a press release.
CardVault describes itself online as a store where customers can engage in “buying, selling, trading and grading sports cards and collectibles.”
“Founded in 2020 by an all-star team and backed by Brady’s personal passion for the hobby, CardVault’s commitment to community, authenticity, entertainment and exceptional customer experience sets it apart in the collectibles market.” says the store’s website.
The store also has locations in Dallas, Chicago, Boston, East Hampton and more. according to the store’s website.
Brady will attend the grand opening of a new CardVault at the Mall of America in Minnesota on Sunday. depending on the shopping center.
CardVault did not immediately respond to a request for comment from ABC News.
Anyone with information about the suspect can call the NYPD at 1-800-577-8477 in English or 1-888-57-74782 in Spanish.
