Lost engagement ring, know the stealer

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      Cleverdude458
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        April 18, 2025 at 12:13 pm
        Please help me out with legal advice.

        During pre-baraat (gurchari) ritual of my younger brother I lost my engagement ring (gold+diamond). It wasn’t loose, it fell off due to sweating and also while pick bank notes from back pocket to throw them in air, the ring got dragged out of the finger.

        Now the children who are usually there to pick the bank notes, one of them (kid A) hid the ring under his feet and then later on took it (Age 12-14). One of the other kid (kid B)when later on I realized that I have lost the ring, mentioned that he saw who picked the ring. (Age 10-12).

        There are one or more two kids who are attesting to the same as kid B is saying that kid A took the ring.

        We have put a lot a pressure on the Kid A and his family, and they are straightforward denying. They are saying they have asked the kid with love, with scolding and in all ways possible and sure that their kid has not picked the ring. And are asking us to show any proof.

        We are checking proof in the wedding photographer video and a house which has camera (although they are making excuses to not show the camera feed).

        While we are not 100% sure that kid A picked the ring, but 90% he seems to be the one, else why would kid B and 2 others would name kid A of the so many kids being there. Kid A and Kid B aren’t familiar as such.

        Now after 2 days kid B is saying that he doesn’t remember the face now and unsure who picked the ring (may be kid A family frightened or bribed him)

        With that background I would like to request all Lawyers here what potential legal options I can explore and will those be worth it?

        As I don’t feel broke because of this it is just that ring holds a high attachment and emotional value to me (being the engagement ring) and to try to find the ring is only the right thing to do.

        Thank you in advance.

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        Cleverdude458
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          April 18, 2025 at 12:18 pm
          Hi everyone,
          During my younger brother’s pre-baraat (gurchari) ceremony, I lost my engagement ring (gold + diamond). It likely slipped off due to sweating while I was pulling out cash to throw in the air. Later, I realized the ring was missing.

          There were many kids around collecting the cash. One kid (let’s call him Kid B, around 10-12 yrs) initially said he saw another kid (Kid A, around 12-14 yrs) hide the ring under his foot and take it. Two other kids supported Kid B’s claim, and all of them aren’t closely acquainted with each other. However, Kid A and his family are flatly denying it and are now asking for proof. We’ve pressured them, but they insist they’ve questioned their son and are sure he didn’t take it.

          Now, two days later, Kid B is suddenly saying he can’t remember who took the ring — we suspect he may have been influenced or scared into changing his statement.

          We’re checking wedding videos and nearby CCTV, but one house with a camera is refusing to share footage.

          We aren’t 100% sure, but there’s a 90% chance it was Kid A based on the consistency of initial witness statements. The ring holds deep emotional value for me, and I just want to do the right thing and find it.

          What are my legal options here, especially since a minor is involved? Is filing a police complaint worth it, or is there another route I should try?
          Would appreciate any insights. Thank you!

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          Rapidsiddhi8678
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            April 18, 2025 at 12:19 pm
            Sorry for your loss, really I mean it.

            It’s not a legal matter at all. Kid is straight up denying he took it. So, you can’t blame him for lying even if he has indeed taken it.

            The only solution is to start looking everywhere where the kid can potentially kept the ring.

            Start with everywhere and then start looking in his room. You might find it.

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              April 18, 2025 at 12:20 pm
              Need Legal Advice – Lost My Engagement Ring at Wedding Function, Minor Suspected

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              Silentwolf2293
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                April 18, 2025 at 3:23 pm
                If it’s for sentimental value try sweet approach. Go to the kids house again. Apologise for your previous behaviour. Tell them how much sentimental value it holds and you would like to talk to the kid once more in case he was earlier scared and that you’d keep it confidential and reward kid handsomely for keeping it safe in such rush if kid actually remembers anything about the ring. See if the kid and family talks in that case

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