Lost
LOST: Holiday Decorations on the Cape
Shore Road near Chatham Lighthouse
Lost
listing
Posted
7 days
ago
Description
LOST: On Saturday around 6:30 pm, I left a box of holiday decorations on the front porch of my friend's cottage on Shore Road in Chatham, Cape Cod. The box contained garlands, a string of multicolored lights, and a hand-painted wooden star that belonged to my grandmother. They meant a lot to us and are part of our family tradition. I wandered to the Chatham Lighthouse to watch the sunset and when I returned, the box was gone. The ornaments keep our home warm during the holidays, and I hope someone who found them kept them safe until a return is possible.
Approximate last-seen location
Shore Road near Chatham Lighthouse
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