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Texas Pawn Shop Uses Technology to Stay In Business
Kerrville Daily Times

Gold Cup Pawn Shop has turned to social media live streams to showcase merchandise and keep customers buying, even in the middle of a pandemic. 

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Two Men Rob Florida Pawn Shop at Gun Point
Sun Sentinel

Two men wearing face coverings stole jewelry and other valuables from a store in Lauderdale Lakes. Police are still looking for the suspects, who were caught on camera.  

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Retail Surge May Be Related to Federal Aid
MarketWatch

Retail spending increased over 17% in May, as various states and cities eased shutdown restrictions. Stimulus checks and unemployment benefits may have also impacted the spending surge. 

Visit https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-stunning-retail-sales-surge-in-may-is-great-news-but-dont-expect-a-repeat-2020-06-16 to view the full article online.

Minnesota Man Charged With Arson
Twin Cities Pioneer Press

A Rochester man has been charged with arson after pouring liquid in a Minneapolis pawn shop and watching it burn. 

Visit https://www.twincities.com/2020/06/15/rochester-man-charged-with-arson-after-pouring-liquid-in-minneapolis-pawn-shop-and-watching-it-burn-federal-charges-say/ to view the full article online.