Michael Secaur, Homeless Michigan Man, Seeks Diamond Ring Owner To Return Donation

PONTIAC, Mich. — A homeless man in southeast Michigan says a woman accidentally gave him a gold ring laced with diamonds when she handed him a handful of change.

Michael Secaur tells The Oakland Press that he was panhandling at an intersection in Pontiac on Monday when a woman pulled up in a vehicle and handed him some money. He says the ring was among some coins, and that he thinks she "did an oops."

Secaur says he would recognize the woman if he saw her again.

He says he quickly dismissed a plan to pawn the ring. The owner of a shelter where Secaur often stays has locked it in a safety deposit box.

Secaur says he has lived on the streets of Pontiac for nearly two years.

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Information from: The Oakland Press, http://www.theoaklandpress.com

Comments

[Jenniffer Zogg]

12:58 AM on 03/27/2011

All smiles over here! This homeless guy gives homeless people a good rap.

[Roadrun]

01:40 PM on 03/22/2011

It seems some believe that the purpose of life is to gather the biggest pile of money. Oddly money isn't anything they can even define beyond "a piece of paper".

When I was about 7 or 8 a wise woman told me the purpose of life was to bring yourself honor. That was an awful long time ago and I still find that task daunting. I think Mr. Secaur has brought himself honor.

Oh, I have also found that honor isn't something many can easily define.

[elisha job]

11:54 PM on 02/28/2011

A decent, honest person who has nothing does the right and ethical thing.

While the global elite whine and complain about losing a few pennies on their return on investment - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/28/hsbc-foreclosure-fraud-investigation_n_829211.html.

This guy should have their money.

[somewhatodd]

10:48 AM on 02/27/2011

no wonder he is homeless! he is hopeless too! you cannot even give this man a clue! high priced good deeds aint gonna get no pauper indoors. horatio alger was fiction, folks.

[LaSweetPoison]

12:10 PM on 02/26/2011

Thank you, homeless man! I've been avoiding my fiance for days 'cause I know he'd question me about the ring. How can I have been so careless? Been looking for it everywhere. I'll be in touch. You'll know it's me when you see the ring fit perfectly on my finger.

[Super Sarcastic]

11:03 AM on 02/26/2011

No opportunities for this guy on Wall Street.

[mlaiuppa]

07:53 PM on 02/26/2011

He'll never be a politician either.

Or Bank CEO.

[LeftRight]

10:53 AM on 02/26/2011

Thats a heartwarming story! I hope he succeeds in returning the ring.

[Doctoress]

10:14 AM on 02/26/2011

Seems that the only honest people in U.S. are the homeless and downtrodden ones. The rich are crooks who continue to screw the nation. How about a collection on the Huffpo for this homeless man?

[fridakahlofan]

11:00 AM on 02/26/2011

Good idea, why don't you start it, somebody has to. Let me know.
All you need is to go to the bank, open the account, Mr. _________, tell people
to send checks, deposited them, then get in touch with the guy through the newspaper.

[greengirl208]

11:32 PM on 02/28/2011

Let's just send our checks in his name, Michael Secaur, in care of The Oakland Press 48 W.Huron Pontiac, MI 48342. I checked. That's the address. They'll get them to him.

Great idea. btw.

[centsable]

09:39 AM on 02/26/2011

In hard times like these, good to know there are still honest people out there. He will be rewarded in some way...hope we hear if she comes back and HP keep us up to date on this.

[Yank in France]

09:25 AM on 02/26/2011

Homeless man returns precious ring donated by mistake.

No wonder the guy's homeless!

[paddy523]

09:41 AM on 02/26/2011

no wonder your in france!

[Just a passerby]

09:52 AM on 02/27/2011

Your comment doesn't make sense.

[montyb]

10:06 AM on 02/26/2011

Went to the store today. My wife asked me to pick up tampons for her. I noticed when I went down the isle, the entire section of Summers Eve was missing. Now I know where it all went...to France.

[levelshot]

10:21 AM on 02/26/2011

LOL!!! Fanned!!!

[BcemXAHA]

08:32 PM on 02/27/2011

LOL!!!! fanned fanned fanned!

[stevenjaym]

09:14 AM on 02/26/2011

Having read this article, I couldn't help but think about Ted Williams. I not religious...but if there is a god I've got to believe he's looking down and smiling at these people!

[XFilesTheTruthIsOutThere]

05:48 AM on 02/26/2011

God bless him!

[magicsushi]

05:19 AM on 02/26/2011

Dignity has no price.

[Meldy1]

03:23 AM on 02/26/2011

A honest homeless guy,the republicans or repthuglicans would keep it.

[miamorphos]

08:42 PM on 02/27/2011

"Never trust a Republican with your money or a Democrat with your spouse," says the old proverb.

[Joeltron]

02:28 AM on 02/26/2011

Pawn shops wouldn't really give him what it is worth anyways. The ring very likely was given to him by accident and may have some sentimental value. He is doing a very good thing. Though if he had decided to sell it and use the money to turn his life around for the better (see a dentist, get some haircuts, see a therapist, seek work), he would still be doing a good thing, IMO. The ring is merely a material possession.