Teen robbery case tied to Pokémon card heist reaches Burlington
A Durham Pokémon card robbery became a Burlington case when police linked the same two suspects to armed robberies in both cities.
A dispute that started around Pokémon cards spilled into Burlington and pulled Alamance County into a two-city robbery investigation. Kaire Dixon, 19, was arrested and charged with three counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, while 18-year-old Cheo White remained wanted.
Durham police said the first robbery happened around 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Elmira Park, listed at 540 Elmira Ave. in Durham. Officers responded after people arranged to meet and buy Pokémon trading cards, then investigators learned Burlington police were working a similar robbery tied to the same two suspects.
The Burlington case gave the matter a local edge for Alamance County readers: police there were investigating a robbery that happened two days later, on June 5, and Durham investigators said the incidents were linked through a joint investigation. CBS 17 reported that court records in Durham accused Dixon of conspiring with White to steal $250 and an Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max valued at $1,000 from victims at Elmira Park.
In Burlington, Dixon allegedly conspired with White to steal $7,179 from a victim and also faced a second-degree kidnapping charge, according to the same reporting. CBS 17 said Dixon was arrested on June 5, the day of the Burlington robbery, and was not given bond in either case. His first appearance in Durham County court was scheduled for June 30, 2026, and his first appearance in Alamance County court was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
The case shows how quickly a casual trade meetup can turn into a weapons investigation that crosses city limits. Burlington police say the department is a nationally accredited agency with more than 100 sworn officers and 50 professional staff members, underscoring how local law enforcement can be drawn into a wider case even when the first call starts elsewhere.
Durham police said tips about White can be directed to Investigator T. Blake at (919) 560-4440, ext. 29282, and anonymous tips can be submitted to Durham CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.
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