A 25-year-old appraiser from Oita City has been arrested for allegedly stealing three pieces of jewelry worth ¥280,000 during an assessment in Kasuya Town. The theft was discovered after the appraiser attempted to sell the stolen items at another pawn shop, which reported suspicious behavior to the police.
The suspect has admitted to the crime and is being investigated for similar offenses. Authorities suspect the individual repeatedly stole items assessed in their role at various buyback stores. Source: NHK
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