NPA This Week in Pawn

CBS Los Angeles
Find out where the rich and famous pawn their pricey goods when they are short on cash.

New York Post
Schechter is the founder and owner of Tustin, Calif.-based Ideal Luxury, a pawnshop for the wealthy. His business is modeled as a “concierge” that buys and sells luxury goods through private appointment at his office at Tustin Financial Plaza. 

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York Region
A male suspect entered a pawn shop in Richmond Hill asking for help in purchasing body armour. After trying on two vests, the suspect walked out of the store when the second vest fit properly. Before leaving, the suspect told the owner to call the police.

The Moultrie Observer
Four men were arrested in connection to an investigation into guns stolen from a Moultrie, GA, pawn shop. The burglars allegedly used the confusion during the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irma to break into American Pawn on First Avenue Southeast when electricity was off in much of the city, Moultrie Police Department Lt. Freddie Williams said.

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The Mercury News
Adele Meyer, executive director of the National Association of Resale Professionals, said thrift stores are thriving partly because the reputation of thrift store shopping has changed.

HamletHub.com
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The Post and Courier
Someone broke into a West Ashley pawnshop and stole $2,000 worth of jewelry while the shop owners were dealing with the impacts of Tropical Storm Irma.

The Daytona Beach News-Journal 
Two burglars entered Volusia Gold & Diamond, 536 W. International Speedway Blvd. through the air-conditioning vent and stole jewelry and a total of 35 handguns. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects. Agents are offering a reward of up to $4,000, which will be matched by the foundation for a total reward of up to $8,000, according to an ATF media release.

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