Lost
Lost utensils in Chautauqua, NY
Park Row
Lost
listing
Posted
17 days
ago
Description
At 6:45 p.m. yesterday, I realized my utensils were missing from the picnic table outside the Chautauqua Town Hall on Park Row, near the lake. The set includes a wooden spoon with a faded floral pattern, a slightly dented fork, and a chipped ceramic mug I use for coffee on cool evenings. They’re small things, but they carry quiet memories of meals with friends and family, and I’d love to have them back where they belong. If you happened to see them around that spot or picked them up by mistake, they’re waiting to be returned.
Approximate last-seen location
Park Row
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How to safely get your item back
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- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
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- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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