2,810 Switch 2 Consoles Stolen in Colorado Heist

Authorities are investigating the June 8 theft of 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, valued at over $1.4 million, from a semi-truck at a Love’s Truck Stop in Bennett, Colorado. The shipment, which included primarily Mario Kart World bundles, was traveling from Nintendo of America in Redmond, Washington, to a GameStop in Grapevine, Texas, when the loss was discovered during a pre-trip inspection by a driver unaware of the cargo contents. Investigators suspect the theft was a coordinated and organized operation, but remain uncertain if it occurred in Bennett or elsewhere along the route. Each stolen console is serial-tracked and can be remotely disabled by Nintendo, making resale difficult. The theft is expected to affect local GameStop stock, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward anonymously. The Nintendo Switch 2 has become the fastest selling console in the company's history, increasing the impact of the theft.