Lost brooches near Mallory Square, Key West.
Description
I was strolling back to the hotel along Duval Street around 6:15 pm last night, when I realized my little silver brooches were missing from my bag. They were a matching set from my grandmother, with tiny sea-green stones that catch the light when the sun hits the water. I had tucked them into a velvet pouch inside my jacket, and the crowd by Mallory Square was so loud I must have dropped them somewhere along the waterfront. I’m hoping someone picked them up and kept them safe, because they mean more to me than the price could ever show. Any help in reuniting us would mean the world.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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Verify the finder before meeting
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Meet in a safe, public place
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- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- 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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