Two Charged for Eagan Pokémon Card Theft
Prosecutors charge two men with stealing over $26,000 worth of rare Pokémon collectibles from an Eagan arcade.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Property Crime
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On June 27, 2026, two suspects allegedly broke into an arcade in Eagan to steal rare Pokémon cards. Mitchell Teng Yang and Yeng Yang now face felony charges for the burglary, which resulted in the theft of $26,475 worth of merchandise.
Why it matters
The charges highlight a series of alleged high-value burglaries targeting collector markets in the region. Authorities have connected these suspects to multiple incidents involving the targeted theft of specialized card inventory.
Mitchell Teng Yang is currently held in custody at the Hennepin County Jail following the filing of third-degree burglary and theft charges in October 2026. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue searching for Yeng Yang.
The players
Mitchell Teng Yang
One of the two suspects charged in the Eagan arcade burglary who is currently in custody.
Yeng Yang
A suspect linked to the Eagan theft via DNA evidence whose current whereabouts are unknown.
The details
Surveillance footage captured the suspects smashing an arcade window with a rock at 3:44 a.m. before clearing out display cases into white plastic bags. Investigators later matched DNA found on a bag at the scene to Yeng Yang, while cellphone data placed Mitchell Teng Yang at the location during the crime.
Timeline
June 27, 2026: Suspects broke into an Eagan arcade to steal cards.
July 4, 2026: Suspects allegedly committed a burglary in Osseo.
August 2026: The men were charged in the separate Osseo burglary case.
October 2026: Felony charges were officially filed for the Eagan arcade burglary.
Legal Context
The charges in the Eagan arcade burglary follow a pattern established by the July 2026 Osseo burglary. These incidents reflect broader challenges in prosecuting organized property crimes that move across multiple municipal jurisdictions.
Local business owners in the arcade and collectibles sector may need to review security measures such as reinforced glass or upgraded surveillance systems. Residents should remain aware that authorities are actively pursuing the suspect who remains at large.
The takeaway
Securing high-value inventory like rare collectibles requires specialized display protection to deter smash-and-grab tactics. Keeping detailed surveillance footage is critical for law enforcement when linking suspects to multiple crime scenes across different cities.
Further reading
For more information on regional crime trends, visit Property Crime.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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