A Parkland, Florida, resident reported a luxury watch missing after a moving company completed work inside the home, according to a local crime blotter.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to multiple incidents between June 9 and June 15, Parkland Talk reported.
One of the most expensive property reports involved a watch valued at approximately $55,000.
A separate Parkland News crime summary said the victim had a moving company inside the residence and later discovered the watch was missing after the company left.
The Watch Report Remains Under Investigation
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Parkland Talk reported that the watch theft remains under investigation. The homeowner reported the watch missing after movers had been inside the residence, while investigators were still reviewing the case.
High-Value Items Need Separate Handling
For interstate moves, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says movers must offer two liability options for household goods, Full Value Protection and Released Value.
The agency also says movers may limit responsibility for items of extraordinary value, such as jewelry, unless those items are specifically listed on shipping documents.
Before movers arrive, watches, jewelry, cash, passports, small electronics, documents, and heirlooms should be pulled from the general packing area, photographed, inventoried, and carried separately when possible.
Paper Trails Help After Something Goes Missing
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General advises consumers to keep contracts, proof of payments, and communication with moving companies.
The office also recommends checking complaint databases and business reviews before choosing a mover.
A homeowner with photos, receipts, serial numbers, appraisals, insurance records, and a written moving contract has more to give police, an insurer, or a moving company if an expensive item disappears.