This is a rather nifty watch, we think you’ll agree.
Officers recovered the gold pocket watch during a recent burglary investigation in the York area.
However, they believe it could have been stolen from further afield.
The watch is inscribed with the words:
Presented to Mr A Reid by friends on leaving Tarland 1987
It has a black case with the jeweller’s name inside:
George Gray, Banchory and Aboyne
Banchory and Aboyne are towns near Aberdeen in Scotland.
Come forward and claim it
Detective Constable Chris Hogg of York Investigation Hub said: “We suspect that the watch has been stolen in a burglary or a distraction burglary and would like whoever it belongs to, to come forward and claim it.
“It’s possible that the owner is not aware that is has been taken.
“I am appealing to anyone with a family member with the name surname Reid with links to Tarland in Scotland. Particularly anyone in the York, Selby and Pocklington areas.”
If you can help contact the police – details below.
How to help the police
How to help the police| Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for DC Chris Hogg in York Investigation Hub |
| Email DC Hogg here |
The 1987 date has been misreported elsewhere. The font and engraving style indicate either 1927 or 1937; the year appears to have been misread.