Your Pokémon cards are not worth this, kids
Good morning from the Valley — the fields are talking, the rivers are moving, and we've got stories from five communities that matter. And honestly, this one just blows me away. I mean, Pokémon cards? With bear spray? Vancouver, what are you doing?
You heard that right. Vancouver police picked up three teenagers this week, accused of using bear spray to rip off two high-value Pokémon cards during a meet-up arranged on Facebook Marketplace. Bear spray. For cards. I've seen some wild things trying to make a quick buck out here, especially during berry season, but this… this is a new level of desperate. Imagine showing up, thinking you're just doing a normal sale, and then getting a face full of spray over some laminated cardboard. It’s a good reminder that even in a digital world, when you meet up in person, you need to be careful.
* **What Happened:** Three teens allegedly used bear spray to steal two expensive Pokémon cards. * **Where:** Vancouver, during a Facebook Marketplace transaction. * **The Weapon:** Bear spray. Yes, the stuff you carry on a hike in the Fraser Valley to deter a grizzly.
Now, while this happened in Vancouver, it's a stark reminder for us out here. We rely a lot on community marketplaces, whether it's for farm equipment, used hockey gear, or yes, even collectibles. I know folks in East Abbotsford and down near Sumas Prairie who use these sites all the time. My *bhaijaan* trades old tractor parts on them! It really makes you think about safety, even in places like ours, where we generally feel a bit more insulated from big-city shenanigans. We have to look out for each other, and maybe, just maybe, meet up at the AbbyPD detachment parking lot if you're doing a high-value exchange. Keep your eyes open, folks.
Harpreet Gill-Thiessen, MiTL Sports Desk, Abbotsford.
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