The actual owner should receive the goods, sometime the Law (police) can get involved . Depending on how much the item is really worth, you can be arrested.
In colloquial English, such a person is known as a 'Fence'.
In Georgia, theft by receiving stolen goods occurs when a person knowingly receives, possesses, or disposes of property that they know or should reasonably know is stolen. This offense is classified as a form of theft and can lead to criminal charges if the individual had reason to believe the goods were stolen. The severity of the charge can depend on the value of the stolen property. Penalties may include fines, restitution, and imprisonment, depending on the circumstances and the individual's criminal history.
A receiver of stolen goods is also known as a fence.
Possession of stolen goods or receiving stolen goods would be most common and simple to prove.
In casual terms, a dealer in stolen goods is called a "fence".
IN THE UK it is classed as receiving stolen goods you wud have to prove your case that you didnt no items were stolen goods etc hope it helps
A person who deals in stolen goods is called a fence.
The goods must be received for a dishonest purpose. Therefore, a person who receives stolen property for the purpose of returning it to its owner or to proper authorities is not guilty of receiving stolen property.
It is illegal to find or purchase stolen goods. It is strongly advised not to go research on how to obtain stolen goods, as it is a huge crime to commit and may get you arrested.
I have never been involved in the receipt of stolen goods.
Stolen goods
Stolen Goods - 1915 was released on: USA: 24 May 1915