Yakima responding to jump in gold theft
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima is responding to concerns about rip-offs in "cash for gold" transactions and a jump in gold getting stolen.
City council could pass an ordinance to give city prosecutors more authority by adopting stricter state standards for these transactions. It would require more paperwork for every sale. Gold and other valuables involved would stay in town for 30 days after the deal.
"So if there is a crime-ring in which the police are investigating it gives them more time to track down that stolen merchandise," said City Attorney Cynthia Martinez
The issue will be up for debate during the city council meeting.
City council could pass an ordinance to give city prosecutors more authority by adopting stricter state standards for these transactions. It would require more paperwork for every sale. Gold and other valuables involved would stay in town for 30 days after the deal.
"So if there is a crime-ring in which the police are investigating it gives them more time to track down that stolen merchandise," said City Attorney Cynthia Martinez
The issue will be up for debate during the city council meeting.
