At a Glance
- Jasmine Alexander, 37, was arrested in Burbank after attempting to sell high-value sports trading cards worth about $10,000.
- Card shop employees alerted police the cards might be stolen; investigators confirmed they had been shipped through USPS and were reported missing.
- Police found narcotics at Alexander’s home during a search; she was booked for possession of stolen property and a controlled substance.
- Why it matters: The case highlights how stolen collectibles can surface in local shops and how quick employee action helped recover valuable items.
A Los Angeles woman is in custody after Burbank police say she tried to sell roughly $10,000 worth of sports trading cards that had been stolen from the U.S. Postal Service, according to a News Of Losangeles report.
The Tip-Off
Employees at a card shop on Hollywood Way near Magnolia Boulevard grew suspicious when a woman presented high-dollar cards for sale. They contacted the Burbank Police Department, launching an investigation that quickly confirmed the merchandise was hot.
Detectives discovered the cards had been shipped through USPS, were reported missing, and then positively identified by the original owner as stolen property, Jonathan P. Miller reported.
Search Yields More Evidence
During a subsequent search of suspect Jasmine Alexander’s home, officers located not only evidence linking her to the cards but also narcotics, police said.
Alexander, a 37-year-old certified surgical technologist, was arrested and booked on two charges:
- Possession of stolen property
- Possession of a controlled substance
Investigators have not yet detailed how Alexander allegedly gained access to the mailed package or singled it out for theft.
The cards have been returned to their rightful owner while the case remains under review by local prosecutors.
