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Zebulon woman's leaf blower stolen, advertised on Craigslist

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Pawn shops are just a front mostly for stolen items like leaf blowers....everyone including the police know.

pm2
November 29, 2012 5:30 p.m.

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Iphones are being stolen left and right at high schools. There are groups who prey upon unsuspecting students, if they see you with an Iphone/Droid you are on the list. My daughter was targeted, she had hers hidden at lunch, she turned her head for 20 seconds and it was gone. It was on Craigslist the next morning, exact serial #, the seller claimed it was sold before I could arrange meeting. I gave all the info the appropriate authorities, a theft ring at school is going down and soon.

tootiefrootie
November 23, 2012 12:42 p.m.

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whatelseisnew--If you ever bought anything at a yard or garage sale you might just have purchased something that was stolen. As a precaution I always lock my house, car and anything else just in case other people arent honest. It might be a shame to have to lock up your property but a good safeguard just in case.

superman
November 21, 2012 4:37 p.m.

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should be arresting the store owner for receiving stolen goods.

" However in the future she shouldnt leave tools or equipment unless it is secured and locked. It is far too easy when you leave a leaf blower in the back of a truck for someone to just walk by and pick it up."

true, but it is a shame that you have to lock up stuff. As a penalty for the thief, I would give him five years of doing nothing but picking up leaves one at a time on his hands and knees.

whatelseisnew
November 21, 2012 3:11 p.m.

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She was extremely lucky. However in the future she shouldnt leave tools or equipment unless it is secured and locked. It is far too easy when you leave a leaf blower in the back of a truck for someone to just walk by and pick it up.

superman
November 21, 2012 1:08 p.m.

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Know what you are posting about:

From their web sight: "Don’t pawn it, sell it, we pay more. Triangle Buy Sell Trade in Durham is not a pawn shop, it is a new way to shop or sell. We purchase almost anything of value and have a courteous and professional staff to assist you."

The company is not regulated in the same fashion as are pawn shops. There is virtually no regulation of this type of business.

Titus Pullo
November 21, 2012 12:54 p.m.

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Glad for the happy ending. Many do not end that way.

11of10
November 20, 2012 6:43 p.m.

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Sad that 5 On Your Side had to get involved when the rightful owner had done what she was supposed to do. Sad that the police dropped the ball. Good that 5 On Your Side was there to make the right thing happen for the owner. Thanks, Monica, for all you do for folks!

Glass Half Full
November 20, 2012 3:32 p.m.

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Bet the police department could get a dependable volunteer to check pawn tickets against the stolen reports. The only thing is that it wouldnt work in Durham. The honest dependable people moved out years ago.

superman
November 20, 2012 2:54 p.m.

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pity it takes 5 ON your side getting involved for folks to do the right thing!