This disappearance of property in an unexplained manner

The loss of property in unexplainable circumstances. If the definition you're searching for is not listed, please feel free to email us.

The vanishing of insured property in an unexplained manner. Previously there were disputes under theft policies as to whether property mysteriously lost had or had not been stolen. To avoid contention, insurers stated in such policies that mysterious disappearance was presumed to be due to theft. Mere disappearance of property, such as an article dropped from a boat, is not covered, since the disappearance is not mysterious.

The loss of personal property under circumstances that indicate the property was stolen. For example, you leave a ring on a sink in a public washroom, and it is gone when you return to look for it. next letter

A named peril in some forms. Either theft or unexplained disappearance of covered property from a known location may activate coverage.