Originally Posted by Delta784

Also keep an eye on Craigslist, either for someone trying to sell it or someone posting a "FOUND" ad. It might be good idea to post a lost ad on there with a reward. Good luck in any case.

Side note: I had never heard of an academy ring until now.

Originally Posted by 78thrifleman

Yeah... we have an opportunity to buy them at our own expense. It's not very popular, but I waited 6+ years and went through a lot to finally get on this job. I thank god every day of my life that I finally made it. I'm not married and have no kids, so this was kind of like my wedding ring (I know that's pathetic). So I decided to buy one. The State Police means everything to me, so I really hope I get this back. Thanks for the advice.

Originally Posted by 78thrifleman

Guys.... I know this really isn't the most appropriate of forums to post this in, but....

I was in Haverhill District Court on Tuesday. I used the restroom and took off my academy class ring to wash my hands. For some reason, I forgot it on the sink. I saw two officers walk in as I was walking out. Fifteen minutes later, I realized it was gone and went back for it. Naturally, it was already gone. Obviously, I don't think the officers stole it, but if you were one of the guys that went in after me and picked it up, please message me. More than likely, it was an upstanding customer of the court that snatched it. This ring has significant value to me. Obviously it was expensive, but moreso than that, it represents a lifelong dream realized for me. If anyone has any info or comes across anyting that might help me reover it, I'd GREATLY appreciate it. I hate to even think that some dirtbag criminal is wearing or is even keeping as a souvenier something that I EARNED. I've already contacted pawn shops and am monitoring ebay. Thanks for your help.

Originally Posted by 94c

Like Delta says, that thing could be sitting anywhere. Even someone's desk.

I would get the word out to the court laisions, court officers, and anybody I knew in the courthouse.

There's always the chance someone found it and is waiting for somebody to come looking for it.



So let's get down to basics...

Most courthouse bathrooms I've seen are not the nicest.

Could it be possible that the ring fell into a sink that had no grate over it?

Could it be sitting in the trap?

Originally Posted by Hb13

If you put it up on the soap dispenser then used it there is a good chance thats where it fell from depending on the type of soap dispensere that is. While you were pushing what ever lever you needed to to get the soap the ring might have fallen off then.? If you can recall what was under the soap dispenser that was there? Was there empty floor, or a trash can I see alot of trash cans under the soap dispensers to stop the soap leaking onto the floor. I agree with 94C and Delta though get back to the court house and put the word out there and talk to Haverhill PD and talk to them as well. I hope the best in your finding it. I lost my high school ring a couple years ago and eventhough it isn't the same it still sucks.

Originally Posted by 5-0

Do you have a picture of it?

And, on the off chance anyone sees some trash wearing it, do you want the finger too? Or just the ring.

Originally Posted by 78thrifleman

Some good samaritan at craigslist lost and found had this to say:

"I hope you never find it you fucking pig."

Under Covers <under_covers2@hotmail.com>

Nice

Originally Posted by Delta784

For some reason, I have the feeling that person will have a whole bunch of new friends with investment opportunities in Nigeria very shortly.

Originally Posted by 5-0

I can't imagine using that e-mail address to sign up for some stuff by accident...

Originally Posted by 78thrifleman

I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I'm not getting the original back. However, the ring company told me I could get a replacement for $175. Not great... but definitely better than the hundreds more I spent for the original.

So, here's my question... the original had"Trooper ***" inscribed. This isn't going to be the original, so i don't plan to treat it as such. Afte all of the support I recieved on this board, as well as that of my former sergeant, I want to change the inscription to something that encompasses what all of this is all about. In other words, if someone digs me up in 200 years, "Trooper *****" won't mean anything in regards to our profession or our ultimate brotherhood to each other. SO, what would? Put some thought inpeople, because this ultimately will end up inscribed on the underside of my ring.

Originally Posted by 78thrifleman

I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I'm not getting the original back. However, the ring company told me I could get a replacement for $175. Not great... but definitely better than the hundreds more I spent for the original.

So, here's my question... the original had"Trooper ***" inscribed. This isn't going to be the original, so i don't plan to treat it as such. Afte all of the support I recieved on this board, as well as that of my former sergeant, I want to change the inscription to something that encompasses what all of this is all about. In other words, if someone digs me up in 200 years, "Trooper *****" won't mean anything in regards to our profession or our ultimate brotherhood to each other. SO, what would? Put some thought inpeople, because this ultimately will end up inscribed on the underside of my ring.

Originally Posted by Delta784

How about; "Whoever steals this one, go fuck yourself"?