FAQs • Lawrenceville, GA • CivicEngage

Can you perform a check of pawn shops in Lawrenceville for my stolen property?: Yes. One of the primary responsibilities of the Pawn Unit is to locate stolen property having been pawned or sold in Lawrenceville. Contact us directly for assistance.

▼
Public Safety

The City of Lawrenceville Parades and Assemblies Ordinance contains all detailed information regarding this subject.

2. I think I saw my stolen property in a local pawn shop. What do I do now?: The Pawn Unit works closely with Detectives to assist in the recovery of stolen property from local Pawn Shops. Contact the Pawn Unit directly so that we can identify and quickly place a hold on the identified item(s) so they will not be sold. You must have previously filed a police report with this jurisdiction (please have this information readily available). If you filed a police report with another jurisdiction, please contact them directly with your information. They will contact us for additional assistance.

3. Can you perform a check of pawn shops in Lawrenceville for my stolen property?: Yes. One of the primary responsibilities of the Pawn Unit is to locate stolen property having been pawned or sold in Lawrenceville. Contact us directly for assistance.

4. I filed a police report recently and haven't heard from a Detective. Who can I speak with?: With few exceptions, all police reports filed with this department are reviewed by a supervisor within the Criminal Investigations Division to determine if a follow-up investigation in warranted. There are many factors into determining if a follow-up investigation will be opened. Keep in mind, property crimes and crimes with no injury may take a few days to process and reach a Detective. Please contact us directly at 770-339-2412 to discuss your case and its status.

5. My vehicle was impounded. How do I get it released?: With few exceptions, the Lawrenceville Police Department impounds most vehicles to Lance Wrecker Service. All the necessary paperwork was provided at the time of impound for authorization of release. You will need to contact Lance Wrecker directly to see what documentation is needed for the release of your vehicle.
Lance Wrecker Service
300 Maltbie Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-963-5816