Watch stolen in Paphos found in Estonia

[galexinda]

Paphos police managed to track down in Estonia the thief of an expensive watch, which went missing at the town’s airport during passenger security checks, it was reported on Thursday. The case was reported to police by the 47-year-old owner of the €1,800 watch, who had travelled to Crete on Wednesday.

After he boarded the aircraft, the man realized that he was not wearing his watch, which he had removed and placed in a basket during the security checks at the airport. When he arrived in Crete, the man called police in Cyprus who went through security camera footage in a bid to find out what happened.

Officers determined that the perpetrator of the theft was a man from Estonia who was behind the 47-year-old at the security checks. They notified Estonian authorities, which located the man when he arrived at his destination. He was searched and the watch was found in his possession.

The watch will be returned to its owner through Interpol and the Estonian will be placed on the list of people banned from entering Cyprus.

https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/09/27/watc ... n-estonia/

[Lofos-5]

Well done - the guy must have been very grateful with this result !

[Ancient History]

Impressive detective work on behalf of the authorities. It’s good to know!

[trevnhil]

That is a good result. I must admit that I don't like putting watch, wallet, and all my personal belongings in the tray, but realise it is a necessity

[WHL]

That is a good result. I must admit that I don't like putting watch, wallet, and all my personal belongings in the tray, but realise it is a necessity

Good result indeed, I always zip up my wallet and watch in my wifes handbag, before placing on the tray.

[Jim B]

That is a good result. I must admit that I don't like putting watch, wallet, and all my personal belongings in the tray, but realise it is a necessity

I put anything of any value in my hand luggage prior to queuing in the security lanes.

I was going through security in Dubai and when I was emptying the basket of my bits and pieces there was a heavy gold chain in it that must have been forgotten by the previous user. I gave it to one of the lady police officers at security so hopefully the person who had left it had it returned.
Jim

[Jimgym]

I do the same Jim, it's all in one place then and I can put things back on etc well away from the hustle and bustle of the security area. Very good work by the police, well done them!