It's sad either way;
If the thieves know about bonsai it will be difficult to sell them as some are quite known bonsai.
If they don't know a thing about bonsai, the trees are going to die.
www.ky3.com/2020/08/14/20000-worth-of-tr...nsai-guy-plant-shop/
If you are from the area and anyone offers you an incredible tree for a bargain, please call the police first.