Distraught Bognor teen appeals for return of late mum's watch

Fifteen-year-old Bonie Woods had worn the diamond-studded watch to a party at a friend's house in Hook Lane, Rose Green, on Friday night.

He eventually went upstairs to go to sleep and woke up between 6am and 7am on Saturday to find the watch had gone.

Bonie, of Fletcher Way, Bognor Regis, said: "My girlfriend saw it on my wrist and at first I thought it could have fallen off, but I searched the house and couldn't find it.

"It was a Cartier watch with diamonds all around the edge and in the middle.

"It belonged to my mum and she's passed away and it's basically all I've got left of her, so it's very important to me."

Geoff Folkes, who has been trying to help Bonie find the watch, said: "He has worn this watch ever since her death '“ it means the world to him, as did his mother.

"This was a private party which many teenagers from the Bognor and Chichester area went to.

"Someone somewhere knows what happened. It is a despicable theft and is causing untold heartache for him.

"Any parent reading this who knows their teenager went to this party, please ask them if they know, saw or have since heard anything about the watch.

"Remind them now is not the time to cover for friends or pretend ignorance. It is vital we find this watch.

"It has a silver and diamante bracelet and a jewelled face. It is very pretty and obviously a woman's watch."

*Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the watch, can contact Bonie on 01243 267773.

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