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Blog · May 17, 2015

Is it a crime to keep jewelry that was found in the bank? ~ “Best Answer” on AVVO.com ~ Call Michael A. Haber, Esq. @ 1-888-SHARK-8-1

Q:     Is it a crime to keep jewelry that was found in the bank? And if yes, what should I do at this point?  Went to the bank to get some paperwork out of my safety deposit box from the vault. I needed to use the room. I walked in to the room and saw a small jewelry box on the chair. My guess person who used the room before me left it on the chair. I took it. I regret making that decision. No one came out of the room before me. Bank employees also check the room after every person leaves. I was thinking to return the box back but I am afraid I can end up in big trouble. Also I am on the verge of divorce and my spouse knows about the incident. Is it a crime? What should I do at this point? Very much appreciate your response.





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Answered . I am not a KY lawyer so I cannot comment on matters of KY law or procedure. However, had you asked this question in Florida, where I have been a practicing criminal defense attorney for nearly a quarter of a century, then I would say that it is theft. Plain and simple. I would further state that the bank probably has surveillance cameras and that there is a good chance that you were captured removing the property in question.

That said there is also a good chance that the moron who left their jewelry out likely won’t discover his / her mistake until the next time their s/he goes to the bank, which could be longer than the time that the bank maintains their security surveillance footage.

Regardless, personally, and as a matter of law, ethics and karma, I would return the property, but I would do it smart, to wit: through a lawyer or other “buffer” / middleman rather than on my own.  I am relatively confident that such a return can be handled without incident if it is properly brokered.

Again, please remember that I am not a KY lawyer and that you are best advised to find a Louisville, KY area criminal defense lawyer, engage in a meaningful consultation and get yourself some advise which is legally sound and has been custom tailored to meet your needs in your case.

I hope that I have been helpful in answering your question.

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