In late January, at 4:30 pm a 32 year old Hispanic male came into John Laughter Jewelry in Asheville, North Carolina to sell a gold chain. A sales associate took the necklace and identity information to Mr. Laughter. He tested/weighed the necklace and returned it to the associate to make an offer to the customer.
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