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Lost rabbits near Chelmsford station, Essex

I was walking home after work at around 7:15 pm yesterday when I realized my two rabbits were missing from their hutch outside our garden in Chelmsford. One is a small grey lop with white patches, the other a fluffy white rescue that sticks close to me. I last saw them near the Chelmsford station area, hopping along the pavement as people hurried by. My kids are upset, and I am worried sick about them getting cold or confused in the dark; please, if you have seen them, I would be forever grateful.

near Chelmsford station 1 day ago
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Lost hand tools near Chelmsford Cathedral

On Tuesday, about 3:20 PM, I was outside Market Place near Chelmsford Cathedral, sorting through a toolbox before a job. My hand tool roll—leather, worn; contents: screwdrivers, pliers, a chisel, and a small hammer—vanished. I walked down Bond Street, past the town hall, looped back along High Street, and then along the cathedral side streets, but I found nothing. Those tools were my late father’s and they hold real meaning for me. If you saw a rolled-up toolkit left behind or someone carrying a tool roll in the area, I’d appreciate any information.

outside Chelmsford Cathedral near Market Place 4 days ago
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Found pins near Essex town center today.

I was walking past the Essex Library on Tuesday afternoon around 4:15 p.m. when I spotted a small pile of enamel pins on the pavement near the market stalls. They looked like they might belong to someone, so I picked them up and kept them safe, hoping the owner would recognize them. There are about a dozen pins, with designs ranging from band logos to cartoon characters. If any of this sounds like yours, check the library steps and the market square—I'll hold onto them until contact is made.

Outside Essex Library, near the market square 11 days ago
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Found: Organizers at Chelmsford station

On Tuesday at 4:15 PM I found a small set of black plastic organizers on the pavement outside Chelmsford railway station in Essex. They look a bit scuffed from rain, with a clear lid that reveals a jumble of receipts and notes inside. I can imagine someone rushing to catch a train, papers fluttering, and their day going from organized to chaotic in seconds. I wanted to help reunite them with the rightful owner, because losing something that keeps your day in order is so stressful.

outside Chelmsford railway station 29 days ago
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Lost gym clothes near Chelmsford station

I lost my gym clothes around 6:45 pm on Monday after a session at the Chelmsford Leisure Centre in Essex, near the Chelmsford train station. I was rushing to leave and must have left them in the changing area; when I realized, the halls were quiet and the room smelled faintly of detergent. The set includes a grey zip-up hoodie and black leggings, both worn from daily workouts and with a small logo on the sleeve. I'm stressed because I depend on this gear for my training and feel lost without it. If someone spotted them in the corridors or left in the lost-and-found, I’d be grateful for any help.

near the Chelmsford train station about 1 month ago
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Lost xylophones in Essex, United Kingdom

I was wrapping up a youth music workshop near Colchester Library on High Street in Colchester, Essex, Essex, United Kingdom, around 7:10 p.m. last Thursday when my xylophones disappeared from the bench where I’d left them. They’re two wooden instruments with a honey-colored finish, each about the size of a soup can, and the mallets still have bright red grips. I use them for tomorrow’s session with the local kids, and the thought of starting without them makes me anxious. I’d be grateful if whoever picked them up could bring them back to the library desk; they’re essential for our class.

Outside Colchester Library, High Street about 1 month ago

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