Lost
Pocket Watches lost near Boston Common
Near Boston Public Garden
Lost
listing
Posted
19 days
ago
Description
Hi, I’m Elizabeth Carter. I lost my pocket watches around 6:45 p.m. yesterday near the Boston Common, by the steam fountain and the exit to Tremont Street. They’re two small gold pocket watches, one with a blue dial and a tiny initial engraved on the back. I’m sick with worry because they’re family heirlooms. If you found them anywhere around the Public Garden or along Boylston Street, please know they mean everything to me.
Approximate last-seen location
Near Boston Public Garden
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