A Pokemon collector in Ohio pleaded no contest after placing a GPS tracker on a card delivery driver’s vehicle to monitor restocks.
A Pokemon collector in Ohio pleaded no contest after police said he placed a GPS tracker on the car of a woman who delivered trading cards, allowing him to monitor where and when shipments arrived.
Kent Kubasta, 72, of Medina, was arrested after the delivery driver found the tracker on her vehicle in June, according to Fox 8 News. Police records reportedly show Kubasta admitted placing the device so he could track Pokemon deliveries.
Kubasta entered a no-contest plea Friday in Wayne County Municipal Court to a charge of illegal use of a tracking device. Fox 8 reported that he was contacted for comment but declined to explain his actions.
The case comes as demand for Pokemon cards continues to surge, with retailers regularly imposing limits on how many products each customer can purchase.
POKÉMON COLLECTOR FOUND GUILTY FOR TRACKING A CARD VENDOR 🚨A collector used a GPS tracker to follow a woman who stocked Pokémon cards, allowing him to track her route from store to store.Could’ve just turned notifications on 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/EpnYUPlg3a
“Pokemon is absolutely the hottest thing going,” Operation Fandom manager Randy Kendall told Fox 8.
Kendall said stores can see lines of 30 to 40 customers during card drops, while larger retailers may attract even more collectors. He also claimed some shoppers bring family members, including young children, so they can purchase additional products under separate customer limits.
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