Caught! Man Sneaks Into Best Buy for Secret Pokémon Card Release

A man in Pasadena, California attempted to secure Pokémon trading cards by hiding inside a store after hours. The incident occurred as fans waited outside the store for the latest card release.

Caught on Camera

The event unfolded around 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Employees at Best Buy on East Foothill Boulevard noticed a suspicious figure inside the store via security cameras and contacted authorities.

Police responded promptly and entered the store with an employee's assistance, discovering 45-year-old Patrick Keys inside.

The Master Plan?

Surprisingly, there were no signs of forced entry, suggesting Keys managed to hide undetected before closing time. Fans camping outside awaited the new "Chaos Rising" set release while Keys intended to get ahead of the crowd.