Lost Holiday Decorations in Ashtabula
Description
Hi, I’m Grace Thompson. I lost a bundle of holiday decorations Sunday around 7:25 PM near Harbor Park in Ashtabula. I’d just finished decorating the porch when a gust pulled the box from my hands and it rolled down the Lake Road walkway by the harbor lighthouse. The box held a silver snowflake garland, a red wreath, and a string of warm-white lights. It feels silly to admit how much I’d planned to brighten the family visit this weekend, and the thought of starting over is rough. If someone picked them up, please know they meant a lot to us, and I’m hoping to see them on the site soon.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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