Criminals stole about 2,810 units from Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States during transport between Redmond, Washington, and Grapevine, Texas. They took the load, valued at more than $ 1.4 million, while the trucker made a stop at Colorado. So far, the police have not identified those responsible.
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The crime happened on the morning of June 8th and involved a newly sought charge from Nintendo of America's headquarters. The consoles would be delivered to a Gamestop network store. The investigation is still ongoing, and the company can track devices through serial numbers.
Driver discovered theft during routine stop in Colorado
While making a technical stop in the municipality of Bennett, in Arapahoe County, Colorado. The driver found the rear compartment of the broken truck. He called the local police immediately. Upon arriving at the scene, the agents confirmed that criminals had taken 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles of the cargo.
According to Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office spokesman Anders Nelson, the crime probably occurred at dawn. There were no visual witnesses. The stop took place at a truck post used for inspections and rest, a frequent point on long -range interstate routes.
Cargo departed from Nintendo's headquarters and was destined for Gamestop
The stolen cargo had left the headquarters of Nintendo of America, located in the city of Redmond, Washington, three days after the official release of Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. The final destination would be a Gamestop unit in Grapevine, Texas, one of the leading retailers of video game products in the United States.
The full journey of the trip exceeded 2,100 kilometers, crossing several states. According to the driver, he had no accurate information about the content of the cargo, but knew they were goods classified as toys or entertainment products.
Company can remotely block the Nintendo Switch 2 stolen
Nintendo can track the stolen consoles through individual serial numbers. As soon as the devices connect to the internet, the company identifies the units belonging to the stolen lot and can block them remotely, making them unusable for use or resale.
The company has already used this type of technology in other similar situations, especially with high value devices. However, tracking only occurs when buyers or receivers connect devices to the internet. In addition, the authorities or Nintendo itself can alert retailers who receive coincident numbers units, which facilitates the investigation and recovery of the load.
Research does not rule out organized and planned action
Arapahoe County Police are investigating whether a group with prior access to the route has executed the theft of the Nintendo Switch 2 . The criminals have removed various pallets from the rear compartment of the truck, which indicates time of action and logistical knowledge. The team found the vehicle with the broken security seal and part of the Nintendo Switch 2 still intact, which reinforces the suspicion that the thieves knew exactly what they were looking for.
So far, no prison has been held. Police work with analysis of security cameras near the parade in Bennett and at other points on the highway where the truck passed. The crime is also being accompanied by federal investigators, due to the high value of the load and the possible involvement of group theft groups.
