Ha! Years ago we were in the Bahamas, Paradise Island Resort, I was in the ladies bathroom. As I was leaving I glanced down and in the groove of the door I saw a bracelet. I had no idea why, it was grungy, but put it in my pocket. Later I took it out and it was a diamond tennis bracelet, (later valued at six thousand). With friends who owned a condo there and I wanted to take it to the front desk and report it. They laughed and said it would be grabbed immediately, I then said well I will take it to the police, they laughed harder and said that would be even worse, “keep it, it was meant to be”.
Sounds right. Most of the natives who aren’t part of the govt are the sweetest people though, very loveable and friendly. We made some good and lasting friends there. One couple has even visited us, freezing, freaking and hopping around on the Continental Divide in the summertime.
That happened to me at o’hare airport in the 90s.
I tried to call the ripper police and give my info. I said “hey if anyone reports a missing bracelet have them call me…. If they describe it I’ll send it to them.”
Cop (she) said “send it to me. I need a new bracelet.”