Captain Chris Jones attended the City Council Meeting last night to give information about the Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers ordinance.  Marshalltown Police Department has been working on this ordinance for several months after bringing it to the council twice over the summer.  Captain Jones reports that some common ground has been found between business owners and the Police Department.  This happened after they had a meeting with some City Councilmen and local business owners.

Captain Jones mentions what the changes to the ordinance would be

Captain Jones also mentions clothing would be in the same category.  A report is triggered by a $100 minimum value.  Captain Jones also talks about antique dealers and if they would be included

Captain Jones working with business owners to figure out how to manage this process is important.  Each side needs to feel that they are being fairly treated while also having a process to track down stolen items.

Zach Tomesch, KFJB News Reporter