California Man Charged for Stealing $10K in Nintendo Switch Games
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– Some stolen Nintendo Switch games from US libraries have been recovered, though the exact number is unclear, according to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office.
– Jamal Reed-Obafumi, 45, was arrested on 17th June for allegedly stealing around $10,000 worth of Switch games from multiple Northern California libraries.
– Reed-Obafumi faces 12 felony charges, including burglary and committing a felony while on bail, linked to at least seven library burglaries between April and June.
– The Marin County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the importance of protecting libraries as community pillars, though the investigation into the thefts is ongoing.
– Meanwhile, the Switch 2 launched successfully as Nintendo’s fastest-selling hardware, but third-party game sales for the console were reportedly low.
A California man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of Nintendo Switch games from public libraries across Marin County. Authorities confirm some of the stolen items have been recovered, though the exact number remains unclear as investigations continue.
Jamal Reed-Obafumi, 45, was arrested on June 17 following a series of burglaries targeting at least seven libraries between April and June this year. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office estimates the stolen Nintendo Switch games total around $10,000 in value. Reed-Obafumi now faces 12 felony charges, including multiple counts of burglary and committing a felony while out on bail.
Law enforcement emphasized the importance of protecting public libraries, calling them “pillars of the community” that must remain accessible to all. While some of the stolen games have been recovered, officials have not disclosed how many were retrieved or which libraries were affected.
The case highlights ongoing challenges in securing public resources, particularly as gaming collections become more common in libraries. Meanwhile, Nintendo’s latest console, the Switch 2, has reportedly broken sales records despite mixed performance for third-party titles.
Authorities continue to investigate the thefts, urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The recovered games will likely be returned to circulation once the legal process concludes.
(Source: EUROGAMER)
