Lost holiday decorations in Central Michigan
Description
I was decorating the Christmas tree in my Mount Pleasant apartment on Franklin Street at 8:15 PM on Friday when I stepped into the kitchen for a moment and came back outside. My tote with holiday decorations had vanished from the porch, and that sinking feeling hit me hard. The tote was red, about 18 inches tall, with a white snowflake sticker on the lid, and inside were strings of lights, garlands, and a few fragile ornaments that belonged to my grandmother. Losing them hurts more than words can say, and I hope whoever found them saw this and kept an eye out around CMU Library and Main Street in Mount Pleasant.
Approximate last-seen location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.