The Australia opener reports the loss of his bag, which also contained presents for his daughters, on route to the SCG and pleads for the offender to come forward while promising they "won't get into trouble"
Australia's David Warner faces playing his final Test without his original baggy green after it went missing while travelling to Sydney.
This week's third Test against Pakistan at the SCG is set to be the last of the 37-year-old's career.
But while travelling between venues Warner says a backpack containing his cap and presents for his daughters has gone missing, while consulting airport and hotel CCTV has provided no clarity regarding their whereabouts.
In a video posted via his Instagram page, which the left-hander describes as a "last resort" he has appealed for the return of the items, offered an identical bag to whoever comes forward and promises there will be no recriminations for the incident.
Warner is preparing to bring the curtain down on a memorable Test career (WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
"Unfortunately someone has taken my backpack out of my actual luggage, which had my backpack and my girls' presents in there," Warner, who is preparing to play his 112th Test.
"Inside this backpack was my baggy greens. It's sentimental to me, it's something that I'd love to have back in my hands walking out there come this week.
"If it's the backpack that you really wanted, I have a spare one here. You won't get into trouble.
"Please reach out to Cricket Australia or myself via my social media. I'm happy to give this to you if you return my baggy greens."
Warner receives his Test cap ahead of his debut against New Zealand in 2011 (Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Pakistan captain Shan Masood, whose side trail 2-0 in the three-Test series after defeats in Perth and Melbourne, has called upon the Australian government to take a leading role in the hunt.
"I think there should be a countrywide search right now from the Australian Government," he said.
"We might need the best of detectives to get that back. Because he’s been a great ambassador and he deserves every bit of respect and every bit of celebration for his unbelievable career.
"He's an example to openers. And just personally I love watching him bat and love watching him play."
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