Family's appeal to help Pokémon store owner reopen after burglar steals £80,000 plus of trading cards
The family of a Pokémon store owner who had £80,000 plus worth of trading cards stolen in an overnight raid have appealed for help to revive the business.
Businessman Juliano Scibelli (34) is struggling to reopen his trading cards store in Culley Court, Orton Southgate, after his stock ‘was wiped out’ during a break in last week.
Now his partner Angelina (29) and his brother Pietro Scibelli have together set up a Gofundme appeal to help to repair some of the damage.
Angelina and Pietro said: “We had hoped we could raise about £5,000 and get the glass door refitted.
"And maybe anything that is left over could be used to help buy new stock.
"We will see how it goes.Whatever amount we receive will be very nice.”
The break in took place overnight on January 27 and January 28 with the raider smashing through a quadruple-glazed door and once inside stealing thousands of the most expensive world-famous trading cards.
Angelina said: “The break in has left Juliano distraught and we just want to try and help.
"I think he is determined to carry on and will think about reopening the shop.”
The family says they want to thank all those who have already expressed support through kind messages.
They say: “It truly means more than we can put into words and is a reminder of how special this community really is.”
The amount raised through the Gofundme appeal stands at £685.
The family add: “As with many small business owners, this has been a very overwhelming situation for Juliano and we wanted to help by organising some community support during this time.
“Any contribution, share, or message of support is hugely appreciated..
"The funds raised will go toward immediate repair, security, and reopening costs, helping to bridge the gap while things are being worked through.
"Our goal is simply to help get the shop back up and running ASAP.”
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire police said: “We investigated a burglary which took place between 6pm on January 27 and 9am on January 28 at Culley Court in Peterborough.
"Cash and trading cards have been stolen.
"The investigation remains ongoing. There have been no arrests yet.”
- To visit the Gofundme page click here.