Joe was fired from Hardcore Pawn.
In the reality TV series “Hardcore Pawn,” which follows the day-to-day operations of American Jewelry and Loan, a pawn shop in Detroit, Michigan, Joe was one of the employees. His role on the show was not one of the main characters, but he did appear in several episodes. The incident leading to Joe’s termination occurred during the show’s sixth season. Joe was caught on camera stealing a ring and replacing it with a fake. When the owners, Les and Seth Gold, discovered the theft, they were left with no choice but to fire Joe to maintain the integrity of their business and to set an example for the rest of the staff. The event was a reminder of the challenges pawn shops face with trust and security among their employees.