Lost
Lost hoops near Old Mesilla Plaza, Las Cruces
by the fountain at Mesilla Valley Mall
Lost
listing
Posted
15 days
ago
Description
At 6:15 PM yesterday, after grabbing a latte on Main Street, I realized my hoops weren’t in my pocket anymore. I’d wandered from the Mesilla Valley Mall toward Old Mesilla Plaza, hoping the breeze had simply tugged them loose from my jacket. I checked the sidewalk, the little fountain by the plaza, and the shop doorway where I paused for a breath, but they were gone. Those hoops are the one tiny piece from my grandmother I still wear, and losing them hurts more than I expected. If someone found them, I’d be grateful to have them back.
Approximate last-seen location
by the fountain at Mesilla Valley Mall
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How to safely get your item back
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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.
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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.
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- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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