Newark council approves pawn shop law to curb cell phone thefts

NEWARK - The Newark city council unanimously approved Wednesday night legislation that requires second-hand dealers to maintain records of every phone it buys including the phone's model number and serial number. North Ward councilman Anibal Ramos, who proposed the initiative, said the high-tech devices have fueled a lucrative business in Newark for thieves.

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