Amateur burglar steals three GPUs worth $11,000 from computer shop in Korea — thief broke in using a drill hammer and walked out with only 3 cards
Source: Tom’s Hardware
Image credit: 추천한남자 (Recommended Men) on YouTube
The global component crisis has reached unprecedented levels, affecting not only RAM and SSDs but also graphics cards, which have become extremely expensive worldwide. In South Korea, a thief took advantage of the situation and stole three high‑end GPUs valued at roughly $11,000.
Theft Overview
The CCTV footage shows the thief exiting the store with his torso wrapped in three boxes. The shop owner noted that additional memory or SSDs might also have been taken, and an inventory check is underway to confirm the total damage.
Stolen GPUs and Valuation
The three graphics cards taken were:
- ROG Astral RTX 5090
- Aorus Master RTX 5090
- Colorful iGame RTX 5080 Vulcan
According to the vendor, these cards are worth 17 million Korean won (about $11,778). If RAM and storage were also stolen, the total loss could exceed 20 million won (approximately $13,845). Current market listings in the region place the combined value of the three GPUs between $10,000 and $11,000, aligning with the shop owner’s estimate.
The vendor expressed empathy, stating, “I think this happened because everyone is going through hard times,” and offered leniency if the goods are returned.
Police Investigation
South Korean police are actively searching for the perpetrator. Although the robber wore a mask and gloves, the entire incident was captured on video, and serial numbers on the GPUs can be tracked, increasing the likelihood of a swift arrest.
Video Coverage
새벽 5시 유리를 함마드릴로 뚫고 컴퓨터 가게 털어갔습니다. 피해액 1700만원이상 RTX5090 RTX5080 - YouTube
