Originally Posted by Expatriate
Pawn shops can't just turn over stolen goods. They have to take some ID, and they have to log everything. Unless they're patently dishonest, it's not in their best interest to deal in stolen goods. That said, unless you know exactly what you're looking for, you should probably look elsewhere.
You haven't been following the scandal here in Portland Oregon. Even if you prove it's your stolen stuff in the pawn shop you still have to buy it from them. The police haven't charged any shop owner with any crime in the last four years no matter what goods were found there.