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Originally Posted by on2wheels52
The quickest way for the owner to get item returned is to re-imburse me, knowing an arrest is in the works for the perp who will have restitution as part of his sentence.
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I'm sorry, but I think this is exactly where these guys are having a hard time. Tell you what, why don't pawn shop owners return the stolen goods, knowing "an arrest is in the works for the perp who will have restitution as part of his sentence"? That restitution could just as well be paid to the pawn shop owner.
Why place the entire burden upon the rightful owner of the stolen property? Why would a pawn shop owner suggest that? Simple. It's because he does not want to risk any loss. He knows damn good and well that in the majority of cases, there will be no arrests made. There will be no restitution paid. And he does not want to hassle with trying; he would rather the innocent victim take the hit.
Sorry, but the victims should not be left to sort this out after they find you with their property. Pawn shops are an "enabler" in this business. The entire risk of receiving stolen property should rest with them, not the poor sap that was ripped off. With the low-ball rates pawn shops pay for goods, and the sort of clientele they do business with, it should be their risk, not the victim's. Just a part of doing business. And, if it truly is as you claim, a very small part. It should be up to you, legally, to return the stolen items and sort it out for yourself. It is certainly your moral obligation.