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Malden Cop, Hobby Bunker Fan, Cracks 'Magic' Card Case
Det. Sgt. Peter Mitchell, lead investigator in the Hobby Bunker break-in, had a personal stake in the case: he's a frequent customer.
MALDEN, MA — Det. Sgt. Peter Mitchell wondered: was he getting too close to this case?
This one was personal. He was hot on the trail of a thief with a penchant for "Magic." The crook had struck close to home: Hobby Bunker, a joint Mitchell frequented.
It was a whodunit with few leads. A smashed front door. "Magic: The Gathering" cards missing.
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Finally, after weeks of gathering evidence, a break: a search warrant led him to a trove of stolen cards.
A 38-year-old Everett man will be charged in the break-in, police said.
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"No magic, just plain old sleuthing," Malden police said.
Previously: Malden Hobby Shop Thieves Target 'Magic: The Gathering' Cards
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