This abandoned bag of loose diamonds is estimated to be worth $500,000.
Since 2007, the controller's office has attempted to contact property owners before the items are turned over to the state. It even established a locator unit that oversees mailings and other efforts to reach owners.
Millions of Americans are missing out on billions of dollars in abandoned bank accounts and stock holdings, unclaimed life insurance payouts and forgotten pension benefits.
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