TULSA — Police say Cedrick Cole tried on a bracelet at the Silver Dollar Pawn Shop Monday and tried to walk out with it, but the door was locked. Employees say Cole then dug around his backpack ...

Guitars, musical instruments and rifles hang from the walls. The aisles are full of a little bit of everything from jewelry, electronics and video games to tools, golf clubs, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes ...

Jimmie DeRamus, the owner of Silver Dollar Pawn and Jewelry in Alexandria and star of "Cajun Pawn Stars" reality TV show, died early July 13 in Houston.

Pawn shops also purchase and sell used merchandise, and many carry a limited supply of new merchandise. Some, like Silver Dollar Pawn Shop, also provide payday loans.