Lost Holiday Decorations in the Duluth–Superior area
Description
At 8:15 p.m. last Friday, I finished decorating the tree in my Duluth apartment and set a tote of holiday decorations by the door. When I looked back fifteen minutes later, the tote was gone—it's a stark reminder that I lost them in a blink. The decorations include a green velvet garland, a string of warm white lights, and a glass snowflake ornament I inherited from my grandmother. The lights blinked in the reflection of the Aerial Lift Bridge across the canal, and I felt a hollow ache thinking of Christmas without them. I live near Canal Park, and I keep hoping someone can point me toward the bag or the items inside so I can bring a little cheer back to our home.
Approximate last-seen location
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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.