Silver candelabra
Description
I am a sixty eight year old man, and I stupidly allowed a stranger into my house, and shortly afterwards some silver went missing. The items missing are a pair of candlelabra (wedding present to my parents) approximately 90 centimeters high, each is a three branched affair heavily decorated with vineleaves, Illustration below. Two silver plain oval candlesticks (present from my partner) about eight centimetres high Three silver bowls (present to me from my deceased mother, one of which is illustrated below, about six centimetres high, and 18 centimetres across, and a silver framed photo of my godson aged eight. The person who stole them and was convicted for possession is known. The other items have been retained by the "fence" who is known to the Gardai. Can anyone help me recover them?
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
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- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider asking your local Garda station for advice first.
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- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
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