A DISTINCTIVE gold watch has been recovered as part of a police investigation and cops are searching for its owner.

It has unique engravings and officers found the timepiece after conducting enquiries into a string of alleged thefts in the Hamilton area. 

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with alleged thefts that took place on October 1 on Montrose Crescent in Hamilton at around 1am.

He was due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on October 4. 

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Officers recovered other goods worth in excess of £700 as part of the investigation.

Glasgow Times:

If you can identify this watch or have any more information regarding these incidents then please contact Police Scotland on 101 or contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, and quote incident number 2823 of September 27.