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Pokémon cards stolen in burglary at Zwanenburg hair salon

Burglars broke into a hair salon in Zwanenburg early yesterday morning to steal a stock of collectible Pokémon cards. The suspects remain at large as police investigate the theft and search for witnesses and security footage.

Burglars broke into Jordy's hair salon located on the Dennenlaan in Zwanenburg around 3:30 a.m. yesterday morning. Instead of salon equipment, the perpetrators targeted a shop-in-shop section that sells collectible Pokémon cards. Despite the activation of a fog generator designed to deter intruders, the thieves managed to escape with several packages of cards. The business owner remains unable to assess the full inventory or the total financial value of the stolen items while the police investigation continues at the scene.

Authorities have released descriptions of the two suspects. One individual was seen wearing a dark beanie with a white logo, a hooded jacket with striped sleeves, and the second wore a black hooded jacket with dark trousers and reflective shoes. Police have requested that anyone with information or relevant security camera footage from the surrounding area contact them immediately. The exact monetary impact of the theft is currently unknown due to the wide range in value between common Pokémon cards and rare, highly sought-after editions.

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