Thieves make off with over $1 million in Nintendo Switch 2 consoles from semi in Colorado
Authorities in Colorado are investigating a major electronics heist involving the theft of 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, with an estimated retail value of over $1 million. The incident came to light on June 8 after a semi-truck driver discovered that his trailer had been broken into during a pre-trip inspection at a Love's Truck Stop in Bennett, just east of Denver.
According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 2,810 units of the newly released Switch 2 consoles were reported missing from the trailer, which had departed Nintendo of America's Redmond, Washington hub en route to a GameStop facility in Texas. The driver claimed he was unaware of the specific contents, only that the shipment involved games or toys.
The stolen devices were reportedly packed in multiple pallets. With each console priced at $499, and wholesale costs just over $410 per unit, authorities believe the total stolen value easily surpasses $1.1 million. Law enforcement is currently uncertain about the exact location where the theft occurred. While the truck was parked in Bennett at the time of discovery, it did stop at other locations as well, which complicates the timeline.
Nintendo consoles are traceable through serial numbers that users must register when connecting to the internet or accessing services. If flagged as stolen, Nintendo can remotely brick the device - rendering it unusable. Bypassing such protection typically requires jailbreaking and cutting off all internet access.
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