A 72-year-old Ohio man has admitted placing a GPS tracker on a delivery driver’s vehicle, allegedly to follow the arrival of Pokémon cards at a local shop.
Tracking a card delivery
Wayne County Municipal Court documents state that Kent Kubasta put a SpyTech GPS device on the driver’s car while it was parked outside Operation Fandom in Wooster, Ohio.
In a statement to police, Kubasta said his purpose was to track the driver’s location and the delivery of Pokémon cards. The offence is a first-degree misdemeanour, carrying a possible sentence of up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
A costly response to scarce trading cards
The apparent target was the Pokémon 30th Celebration set, which the source material describes as sold out across retailers. Scarcity and resale demand have made some releases difficult to find at retail prices, but attempting to monitor a delivery driver crossed a clear legal line.
The shop’s owner told Fox8 News that the same kind of release information was available publicly. Collectors could have checked Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, where accounts may announce expected stock arrivals and share links to stores believed to be receiving cards.
Part of a wider Pokémon card frenzy
This incident came amid intense interest in the 30th Celebration range. The surrounding retail rush has also included reports of shoppers allegedly pulling knives on one another, showing how quickly competition for sought-after cards can become dangerous.
A rare trading card may be exciting to collect, but it is never worth threatening other shoppers, invading someone’s privacy or risking a criminal conviction. For a safer way to enjoy competitive and collectible gaming culture, explore RETROCADE’s arcade news and features, browse arcade machines, or use the arcade machine buying guide when planning a home setup.
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