OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Pawn shops collect fingerprints, photos and identification from sellers, creating a crime-fighting network that helps police recover stolen property and catch thieves.
The tracking system came into focus following two arrests last week for pawning stolen jewelry, highlighting the role pawn shops play in law enforcement investigations.
Ty Mansfield, who has helped run E-Z Money Pawn Shop and Millard Jewelry and Coin for 10 years, said he has helped police recover thousands of dollars in stolen property…