Charges may be filed soon regarding the $300,000 Magic Cards stolen at Gen Con, as police have contacted the persons of interest in the case.
So for those unaware, Gen Con is one of the big daddies of all the conventions that take place each year. In being the largest tabletop convention in North America, it’s no surprise that some people show up with less than good intentions, hence, this massive Gen Con Magic The Gathering heist.
Recently the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was looking for persons of interest Thomas Dunbar and Andrew Giaume, both of New York City.
The IMPD has indicated that detectives have been communicating with the attorneys for Dunbar and Giaume, and that the case is expected to be presented to the prosecutor’s office “in the near future for charging consideration,” according to their latest Social Media update on the incident.
UPDATE – Detectives are no longer looking for these persons of interest. Detectives have been in communication with their attorneys. The case is expected to presented to the prosecutor's office in the near future for charging consideration. https://t.co/O1rbPTg7dp pic.twitter.com/NpHF01eX72
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) August 17, 2023
Gen Con $300,000 Magic Card Heist: Charges May Be Filed Soon
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in the downtown area of Indianapolis. The people of interest reportedly acquired a pallet jack, removed one pallet of gaming cards, and moved them to an unknown location. The alleged theft took place before the opening of events in the downtown area and while vendors were setting up their displays at various times.
Lucky for everyone, the convention center for Gen Con was armed with only the highest quality HD 4k cameras. Apparently, the boxes were filled mainly with Commander Masters cards. While the exact cards inside aren’t fully confirmed, a full pallet of Magic cards of any kind is extremely expensive.
INDIANAPOLIS- IMPD detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people of interest possibly involved in a theft of upwards to $300,000 worth of gaming cards.
Look at that stance. His laser-guided focus and determination. It’s obvious that we’re dealing with professionals here, as this man is currently in the process of Tokyo drifting a pallet of Magic cards from the storage facility.
Here we see one last glimpse of our modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. Hidden behind the dust and food particles is one of the last 144p glimpses we have into the current persons of interest in the Great Gen Con Card Caper.
Gen Con $300,000 Magic Card Heist: Persons of Interest Identified
In all seriousness, these guys may be in pretty deep. The Police are still looking for help in contacting or finding the whereabouts of these individuals.
If you want to check out the original crime report or the names of the two persons of interest, you can check out the Indianapolis Police Dept Twitter post below.
IMPD Detectives would like to speak with: Thomas J Dunbar and Andrew Pearson Giaume, regarding the theft of $300,000 worth of “Magic: The Gathering” gaming cards from Gen Con Indy 2023. Both are residents of New York City.
Call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.
Case# IP230075163 https://t.co/XeaVm5zPFx pic.twitter.com/BJR4QZzfSM
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) August 10, 2023
With so many cameras in the convention center, it’s no wonder they were able to get a bunch of photos.
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