Acworth man charged after stolen Pokémon cards lead to burglary arrest in Gwinnett

A burglary investigation involving thousands of dollars worth of stolen Pokémon cards has ended in an arrest, according to Gwinnett County Police.

Detectives charged Oscar Reyes Montero Stewart, 33, of Acworth, in connection with the burglary of a gaming store. The arrest was announced May 7, 2026.

How the Case Broke

According to Gwinnett County Police, Stewart attempted to sell the stolen Pokémon cards to another store after the burglary. That transaction led detectives to him. When officers made contact with Stewart during that attempted sale, he was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Cobb County.

Detectives then executed a search warrant on Stewart’s property.

Charges Filed

Following the search, Stewart faces multiple charges, according to police. Those charges include burglary in the second degree, criminal damage to property in the second degree, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and possession of tools during the commission of a crime.

Anyone with information about the case can contact Gwinnett County Police detectives at (770) 513-5300. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-8477 or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest and indictment.

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