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I may be misunderstanding something but should the pawn shop not be prosecuted for buying stolen goods?

• bluedino 12y ago
  You have to prove that the pawn shop knew that the items were stolen.
  • danielweber 12y ago
    Plus, it was the pawn shop's work in submitting serial numbers that got the items found. If the pawn shop gets prosecuted for turning in paperwork, they will turn in less paperwork.
    • kristofferR 12y ago
      Why doesn't it work in the other direction - where the pawn shops check the serial number in a police database of stolen items before they purchase it, and then contact the police silently if it turns out to be stolen?