It is narrated from Hazrat Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If a person's property is stolen or lost, or he sees his exact property with someone, then he has a greater right to it, and the buyer (purchaser) will take his price from the seller (vendor).
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / أول مسند البصريين / 20146
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حديث حسن، وهذا إسناد ضعيف، حجاج بن أرطاة مدلس، وقد عنعن