by Data Age | Jun 4, 2014 | Compliance, Gold & Jewelry, Industry, Laws, News
The five pawnshops in Naperville could play a greater role in solving future burglaries of jewelry, gems and previous metals — all with the snap of a camera. The city council on Tuesday night unanimously approved an update to a pawnshop ordinance that police...
by Data Age | Jun 4, 2014 | Industry, News
LOCKPORT – Robert J. Thornton of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty Tuesday in Niagara County Court to his role in the invasion of the home of a pawnshop owner. Thornton, 25, of Fairfield Avenue, admitted to attempted first-degree robbery, the same charge to which Edwin K....
by Data Age | Jun 4, 2014 | Industry, News
Because we and our wife enjoy cocktail hour at a time when there’s nothing on TV and because we nevertheless want the TV on during cocktail hour, we watch a lot of “Pawn Stars” on the History Channel. As reality pawn-shop shows go, it’s pretty tame; more educational...
by Data Age | Jun 4, 2014 | Industry, News
SPRINGFIELD – The City Council gave first-step approval Monday to a proposed two-year moratorium on new pawn shops and junk dealers, saying it is important to keep the industry in check. “I think the city is adequately served with the current number of pawn shops we...
by Data Age | Jun 4, 2014 | Industry, News
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (6/3/14) — The Hopkins County Fiscal Court tabled the reading of an ordinance regarding the operation of pawn shops within the county during its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 3. Hopkins County Judge-Executive Donald Carroll said due to...
by Data Age | Jun 3, 2014 | Gold & Jewelry, Industry, News
Police want tools to track stolen goods, local dealer wants to protect privacy NAMPA — The Nampa City Council will discuss amendments to the municipal precious metals ordinance at its regularly-scheduled meeting Monday night. Originally brought up at the May 12...
