OSAKA, Jul 18 (News On Japan) –
Two college college students beforehand arrested for stealing round 70 objects from the Osaka-Kansai Expo website have been rearrested on suspicion of stealing further merchandise, together with the extremely sought-after black model of the Myakumyaku mascot.
The suspects are Yudai Hirahara, 20, and Ayato Kimura, 22, each college college students dwelling in Tokyo.
According to investigators, the pair allegedly stole 104 objects price roughly 400,000 yen from a retailer throughout the Expo venue on June twenty sixth. Among the stolen items have been about 30 black Myakumyaku plush toys.
The black Myakumyaku objects are in excessive demand, with buy limits set per buyer. Both suspects admitted to the allegations, reportedly telling police the theft was for resale functions. Hirahara said that “limited-edition items sell for high prices.”
Police have seized round 60 Expo-related objects from the suspects’ houses and are persevering with to analyze the potential for further thefts.
Source: KTV NEWS