Lost
Lost holiday decorations in Lawton, Oklahoma
Near the Lawton Public Library
Lost
listing
Posted
8 days
ago
Description
I lost my holiday decorations last Friday around 8:15 p.m. I was unloading the car near the Lawton Public Library on 4th Street when a box with tinsel and handmade ornaments slipped away from me. I retraced my steps through the foyer and out onto the sidewalk, but the box was gone. Those decorations are tied to family memories, and the thought of them being missing leaves me uneasy and hopeful at the same time. If anyone found a weathered box near the library with red and gold accents, I’d be grateful to know it’s safe.
Approximate last-seen location
Near the Lawton Public Library
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