A man has called on a Buckinghamshire care home to take responsibility as he claims his father's watch was stolen from his room.
Tom Gidman, 44, said he is 'disgusted' after the personalised Rolex, worth between £4,000 and £5,000, went missing at Cliveden Manor in Marlow.
His father, John, 74, has lived at the home for around two years but due to his condition, needs assistance getting to and from his bed.
Tom claims the watch was placed on a table next to his dad's chair in his living room area before it went missing on August 10.
Now he has called on the home to take responsibility as he says the watch was stolen.
But in emails sent following the incident, Avery Healthcare, which runs the home said it is not accountable for missing items.
Tom told the Free Press: "It is probably his only prized possession and I think it is disgusting. I am just stunned.
"You can't care for someone and not be responsible. Dad is defenceless. They should take responsibility.
"He hasn't got insurance because he is in a care home and he didn't think he needed insurance."
Thames Valley Police confirmed it received reports of a theft, between 10pm and 11.30pm, on Little Marlow Road but said after officers investigated the case was 'filed pending further information coming to light'.
The watch was given to Tom's father around 50 years ago when he left a job at a pharmaceutical company and includes a personalised engraving.
A spokesperson for Avery Healthcare said: "We were made aware of the concerns raised and took the appropriate steps both internally and externally.
"This included notifying the relevant authorities and fully cooperating with their inquiries during the investigation.
"All required procedures were followed to ensure the matter was handled with the necessary care and attention.
"Procedures for managing personal property are in place and are communicated to residents and their families from the outset of their enquiry and throughout their time with us."
The company said it remains focused on ensuring its actions are in line with standard practice and professional guidelines.
But Tom says all he wants is for the watch to be returned adding that it is not about how much it is worth, but about the personal value it has.
He added: "It was his only possession really. It is just really quite annoying.
"Just hand it back and we will forget anything even happened."
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