 Busy commuters |
The hectic pace of modern life causes 30 million Britons to lose valuable property, says new research. People rushing to and from appointments lose most, says the survey for Halifax General Insurance.
One year saw 10,614 mobile phones, 7,505 keys and 7,026 umbrellas handed to London Transport lost property alone.
Other more unusual items that people mislaid while distracted included a stuffed eagle, a 14ft boat and even a kitchen sink.
Howard Posner, Chief Executive of Halifax General said: "Now that the nights have drawn in more commuters will be rushing to finish work and get home.
 | LOST PROPERTY MOUNTAIN 10 million handbags, wallets and briefcases 7.2 million items of clothing or gym kits 7.1 million mobile phones or iPods 12.4 million keys SOURCE: Halifax General Insurance |
"With their minds on other things people are far more likely to leave their personal belongings in their tracks so it is vital that people are covered against loss or damage."
He said that in London alone the city's transport lost property offices retrieve 130,000 items of lost property each year.
The poll by YouGov questioned 1,982 people from across the UK between October and November.
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