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A street cleaner struck gold when he found a Rolex watch down a drain.
The 28-year-old was cleaning a drain near Chalkwell railway station in Essex last Friday when he found the watch among the dirt.
When he took a closer look, he found it was an 18-carat gold Rolex worth £21,000.
The worker, who does not wish to be named, handed the watch in at his nearest police station.
But it had not been registered lost or stolen and, if it is not claimed within 30 days, he will be allowed to keep it.
Pc Calley Mackay, of Essex Police, said: "This was a highly unusual find and it's hard to imagine how something so valuable has not been reported lost or stolen by its owner.
....might be worth taking your metal detectors to Essex..
A street cleaner struck gold when he found a Rolex watch down a drain.
The 28-year-old was cleaning a drain near Chalkwell railway station in Essex last Friday when he found the watch among the dirt.
When he took a closer look, he found it was an 18-carat gold Rolex worth £21,000.
The worker, who does not wish to be named, handed the watch in at his nearest police station.
But it had not been registered lost or stolen and, if it is not claimed within 30 days, he will be allowed to keep it.
Pc Calley Mackay, of Essex Police, said: "This was a highly unusual find and it's hard to imagine how something so valuable has not been reported lost or stolen by its owner.
....might be worth taking your metal detectors to Essex..
Aw amazing. He handed it in. I hope it's some over paid footballer who doesn't get two s**ts about losing a watch and doesn't claim it.
Aw amazing. He handed it in. I hope it's some over paid footballer who doesn't get two s**ts about losing a watch and doesn't claim it.
Yeah..I think I would have too, it's just too much money not to....it's going to be a LONG 30 days for him
Shaun
15-02-2012, 07:59 AM
That's good of him to hand it in. I guess the ones who pocket them don't report it to the papers :laugh:
Yeah..I think I would have too, it's just too much money not to....it's going to be a LONG 30 days for him
Oh yeah I would have handed it in too. I just think it's awesome that he did. Yep very very long 30 days! :laugh:
I bet if he continued to look further up the drain he'd have found the dead body that it belonged too.
I bet if he continued to look further up the drain he'd have found the dead body that it belonged too.
...I'm not sure why I should be laughing at that...but I am
...he's probably waiting for the 30 days to be up to look...it would be the worst kind of sods law to 'inherit' a corpse too
mizzy25
15-02-2012, 08:10 AM
i hope he gets to keep it 4 his honesty.
i hope he gets to keep it 4 his honesty.
Yes me too, mind you, I wonder how much he would get for it on Ebay......£3-4000?
SharkAttack
15-02-2012, 08:15 AM
I bet if he continued to look further up the drain he'd have found the dead body that it belonged too.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp32/sharkattack_torrential/laugh.gif sorry, had to laugh
Locke.
15-02-2012, 08:19 AM
What the ****, why would you hand it in :joker:
Shaun
15-02-2012, 08:19 AM
How would the owner of it even prove it's theirs?
How would the owner of it even prove it's theirs?
..I don't know...I'm looking into how I can prove it's mine now
...any ideas would be welcome
joeysteele
15-02-2012, 08:27 AM
I hope even if it is claimed that he gets some substantial reward for his honesty by the proven owner.
How someone could lose such a valuable item and then not even say they have is incredible. The street cleaner really deseves to get to keep this one.
Visage
15-02-2012, 08:39 AM
I hope he gets to keep it. I wonder who broke the story to make it news, surely that could lead to many false claims.
I would have handed it in, but would hope it stayed secret enough until the 30 days were up.
I hope he gets to keep it. I wonder who broke the story to make it news, surely that could lead to many false claims.
I would have handed it in, but would hope it stayed secret enough until the 30 days were up.
...I think it was his ex wife
thesheriff443
15-02-2012, 10:20 AM
if he kept it it would be stealing!,just beacuse you find something it dont make it yours,also it could have been stolen and if he later tryed to sell it and the police found out,he would be charged with handling stolen goods,at least this way he has a chance of owning it or a reward or just the good feeling inside that he did the right thing.
None of the rest of my family said they would hand it in...*that sad moment when you realise you are living with a bunch of criminals*
Kizzy
15-02-2012, 10:38 AM
Had to be essex didn't it haha looking at the towie lot im not surprised the owner has not realised its missing yet :)
thesheriff443
15-02-2012, 10:40 AM
Had to be essex didn't it haha looking at the towie lot im not surprised the owner has not realised its missing yet :)
the owner is also missing his arm,:spin:
Had to be essex didn't it haha looking at the towie lot im not surprised the owner has not realised its missing yet :)
Yep...he only managed to find it because the hair extensions had blocked the drain....
Niamh.
15-02-2012, 10:43 AM
I would have just kept it, anyone who can afford to waste £21k on a watch deserves to lose it :idc: I could do so much more with £21k
thesheriff443
15-02-2012, 10:49 AM
i would say its been stolen,as rolex dont make them with cheap straps,
Livia
15-02-2012, 11:20 AM
Good for him for handing it in... shame on the paper for printing the story before the 30 days is up. If no one's reported it lost or stolen, then they really haven't missed it and don't deserve to get it back. Hope he gets to keep it.
Good for him for handing it in... shame on the paper for printing the story before the 30 days is up. If no one's reported it lost or stolen, then they really haven't missed it and don't deserve to get it back. Hope he gets to keep it.
Yes good for in...I may not have been that honest if I didn't have kids...but in all honesty I could never stand there and take a moral stance with them over anything if I had been dishonest over something like that
Livia
15-02-2012, 11:28 AM
If I found a purse or a wallet, I'd hand it in. If I found a gold Rolex worth 20 grand, I'd stick it in my pocket. Anyone who can afford to spend £20k on a watch can afford to lose it. All property is theft and all that. Admire your stance though, Ammi.
Niamh.
15-02-2012, 11:30 AM
If I found a purse or a wallet, I'd hand it in. If I found a gold Rolex worth 20 grand, I'd stick it in my pocket. Anyone who can afford to spend £20k on a watch can afford to lose it. All property is theft and all that. Admire your stance though, Ammi.
Yeah, I'm with you on this.
If I found a purse or a wallet, I'd hand it in. If I found a gold Rolex worth 20 grand, I'd stick it in my pocket. Anyone who can afford to spend £20k on a watch can afford to lose it. All property is theft and all that. Admire your stance though, Ammi.
..I think I may not be that honest if I didn't have children
Yeah, I'm with you on this.
Niamh, you have children ...LOL.....go sit in the corner and have a good long think
Niamh.
15-02-2012, 11:42 AM
..I think I may not be that honest if I didn't have children
Niamh, you have children ...LOL.....go sit in the corner and have a good long think
:laugh: exactly! they need feeding and clothing!
Livia
15-02-2012, 11:44 AM
Ammi... Keep the watch, don't tell the kids, Niamh and I will back you up for a cut. Sorted.
Niamh.
15-02-2012, 11:49 AM
Ammi... Keep the watch, don't tell the kids, Niamh and I will back you up for a cut. Sorted.
:laugh:
Actually, I have had a rethink about this...I couldn't keep it in this instance...I could never wear a £21000 watch and if I sold it...well, that would take me down another deceptive route as to where the money came from and the lies......my 'hate' in life is liars. BUT, if there was something else...another scenario...one my kids wouldn't find out about.....hmmm...
I still don't think I would though...I'm the sort of person that can only say..'this is the right thing to do....' if I feel justified to say it....
....that's why I'm skint
...Oh dear, I'm over thinking this...'I'LL KEEP THE ****ING WATCH*
I found a watch at the swimming baths once, it was worth £9.99 out of argos :bored:
I found a watch at the swimming baths once, it was worth £9.99 out of argos :bored:
Did you keep it...oh lol, did you have it valued?
Did you keep it...oh lol, did you have it valued?
No I never kept it and I knew the price because everyone was wearing them.
It was one of those big pop watches that had the bright elastic strap and huge face :laugh:
No I never kept it and I knew the price because everyone was wearing them.
It was one of those big pop watches that had the bright elastic strap and huge face :laugh:
..oh, I know the ones, they're sh*te...they probably left it there on purpose
Kizzy
15-02-2012, 01:02 PM
paranoia would make me hand it in, i would be convinced it was stolen goods i wouldn't risk trying to sell it and getting arrested. All property is theft?...is that a marxist view liv? haha :)
Vicky.
15-02-2012, 03:10 PM
I wouldnt hand it in, no chance. People who can afford to waste that much cash on watches wont miss the 20k it cost :laugh:
I also wouldnt hand in a purse or wallet full of cash...unless it had ID in it.
arista
15-02-2012, 05:18 PM
On London ITV1 News
The same bin men also found 4 or 5 more watches
The police think they could be stolen.
Livia
15-02-2012, 05:20 PM
Actually, I have had a rethink about this...I couldn't keep it in this instance...I could never wear a £21000 watch and if I sold it...well, that would take me down another deceptive route as to where the money came from and the lies......my 'hate' in life is liars. BUT, if there was something else...another scenario...one my kids wouldn't find out about.....hmmm...
I still don't think I would though...I'm the sort of person that can only say..'this is the right thing to do....' if I feel justified to say it....
....that's why I'm skint
...Oh dear, I'm over thinking this...'I'LL KEEP THE ****ING WATCH*
All this goes to prove that you are a much nicer person than I am.
I wouldnt hand it in, no chance. People who can afford to waste that much cash on watches wont miss the 20k it cost :laugh:
I also wouldnt hand in a purse or wallet full of cash...unless it had ID in it.
That's a cold, hard stance. And I so admire that....
King Gizzard
15-02-2012, 05:21 PM
I'd hand anything i'd found in. Too much of a conscience
Vicky.
15-02-2012, 05:22 PM
I'd hand anything i'd found in. Too much of a conscience
I honestly think thats something I lack.
I never feel bad about things I do, and I did some pretty awful stuff when I was younger :/
King Gizzard
15-02-2012, 05:24 PM
and somehow i'd like to think I was rewarded for honesty, like if the police had my contact details and the person who got their stuff back would give me something in return. Probably not even a thankyou though :joker:
All this goes to prove that you are a much nicer person than I am.
That's a cold, hard stance. And I so admire that....
Actually, all my family say they would keep it and I'm here saying I live by example......I'm living with the bloody Mitchells.....I'm already working out how I'm going to get the file into the cake....
I wouldn't hand it in if I were him, something as valuable as that would almost definitely mean more to a street cleaner than it would to whoever the hugely wealthy guy was who was stupid enough to lose it
King Gizzard
15-02-2012, 05:31 PM
How do we know he was 'stupid' to lose it anyway? It's exactly the same as if someone lost a personal item even if they weren't rich, he was probably still frantically searching for it
Vicky.
15-02-2012, 05:32 PM
How do we know he was 'stupid' to lose it anyway? It's exactly the same as if someone lost a personal item even if they weren't rich, he was probably still frantically searching for it
Surely if you were frantically searching you would log a lost item form with the police just incase though?
Yeah but surely you'll be a lot more careful if it's an item of such value though, and like Vicky said he should have logged it with the police, don't see why he wouldn't if it was so valuable to him :/
King Gizzard
15-02-2012, 05:45 PM
The article doesn't say how long it had been lost etc or maybe just looking to much into this :joker:
They'll probably come forward now though lol
I'm not sure I would even bother to think about how rich he/she was careless...it just wouldn't be mine and I wouldn't want it. I've watched too many movies where the mafia have caught up with the thief...I know the score
arista
15-02-2012, 06:03 PM
Just round the Corner he found another Rolex Watch
and 3 other watches.
Ref : BBCLondon News and ITV London News
King Gizzard
15-02-2012, 06:03 PM
Ooh probably someone who stole all the watches then
King Gizzard
15-02-2012, 06:03 PM
In that case rolex should give him a free watch for his services to man kind
Ah right probably explains why it's not been reported stolen or lost :laugh:
arista
15-02-2012, 06:04 PM
Ooh probably someone who stole all the watches then
Yes Essex police have them.
But after a time he can have them to cash in
or give to charity.
arista
15-02-2012, 06:05 PM
In that case rolex should give him a free watch for his services to man kind
He cleans Drains
and does not want one
King Gizzard
15-02-2012, 06:07 PM
I remember this now actually, there was a big bust and loads of watches were seized
http://www.sussex.police.uk/news-and-events/news/2011/11/25/met-police-seek-crime-victims/
Oh, I wonder if there was a deal 'going down', that broke out into a gun fight because they were being cheated and all the watches went flying into the drain...and the bins....*watches too much tv*
...there may be a movie.....'The Rolessex Gang'
..I still think he did the right thing...we draw our own lines we won't cross and that was obviously one of his..He probably feels a bit p*ssed and his wife will have given him hell...but he'll go to sleep a happy man....who am I kidding..
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