What to Do If Something Is Stolen From You

• File a police report immediately.

  Timely filing could determine whether or not you recover your property.
  Provide a complete description of the items (including serial numbers).

• Contact the detective that works with the local pawn shops.

  The reporting officer should be able to give you this information.

• Ask the detective to alert the pawn shops of your items.
• If the crime took place in another city, file a report with the local authorities there.
• Don't waste valuable time checking with each pawn shop individually.

  Instead, check the various businesses that do not report to local law enforcement, including:

  • Flea Mall / Flea Market
  • Jewelry Stores
  • eBay / craigslist.com
  • Thrift Shops
  • Second Hand Stores
  • Collectibles and Antique Dealers
  • Used Sporting Goods Stores
  • Buy Only Stores
  • Gold Party Buyers
  • Gold & Silver Buyers
  • Whole Jewelry Buyers
  • Police - Property & Seizure Department
  • Consignment Shops