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Found folding chairs from a community event

I was walking behind Merced Plaza near Main Street on Saturday around 2:40 PM when four folding chairs were left unattended in a chalk-dusted area behind a cafe. They’re black metal frames with blue fabric seats, a bit scratched, but sturdy. They must have belonged to a nearby outdoor gathering; I left them in a shaded spot to prevent them from getting knocked over again and figured the owner would see this listing.

behind Merced Plaza, near Main Street about 16 hours ago
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Lost Travel Visas in Merced

I lost my travel visas at 7:50 p.m. yesterday near Applegate Park along Main Street in Merced. I was walking from the Merced Plaza toward the riverwalk when a sudden jolt in my bag sent the documents tumbling out. They’re essential for an upcoming trip, and I’m left scrambling and worried about the consequences of missing deadlines. If you’ve seen them, please know they belong to me and I’m hoping they’ll be returned.

Applegate Park, near Main Street, Merced 9 days ago
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Found holiday decorations in Merced, CA

Last Thursday, around 6:15 PM, I was walking along G Street near Applegate Park when I spotted a tote tucked behind a bench. The tote held several holiday decorations: strings of warm white lights, a slightly dented wreath, and a bundle of red ribbons tied with a bow. It looked like someone had rushed off to a display and left them behind, and I could tell they probably mean a lot to the owner. I picked up the tote and decided to post here, hoping the rightful owner sees it and recognizes their precious decorations.

near Applegate Park on G Street, Merced 14 days ago
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Lost Hats near Merced Mall

I was biking home from the Merced Farmers Market on Saturday around 4:15 PM when I realized I had lost my hats. I own two: a navy baseball cap with a small white logo, and a tan felt hat I wear when the sun is high. I had them clipped to my bike basket while I stopped to grab a coffee near the Merced County Courthouse steps, and I must have left them on a bench outside the Merced Mall. I'm heartbroken—they were gifts and they make the daily sun feel kinder. If anyone found them, please leave them at the mall's lost-and-found.

near the Merced Mall main entrance 23 days ago
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Found document holders near Merced City Park

I was leaving a meeting at the Merced Community Library around 5:15 PM when I found a set of document holders on a bench near Merced City Park. They’re a couple of leather and black plastic sleeves, with a faint coffee stain and a small elastic band. I picked them up and thought about the papers inside—birth certificates, I guessed—so I carried them to the library desk, hoping the owner would recognize them. It felt personal to hold someone's documents; I wanted to do right by them and get them back to safety.

near the bandstand in Merced City Park about 1 month ago
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Lost utensils near Applegate Park, Merced.

Friday evening, around 6:45 p.m., I realized my camping utensils were missing after a quick cookout near Applegate Park in Merced. It’s a simple set—sturdy stainless fork, red-handled spatula, and a wood-handled knife that squeaks when you wipe it. I must have dropped them while packing up and chatting with neighbors, because the park lights were just coming on and the paths were crowded. I retraced my steps along the gate by the park entrance, but the dusk and bustle made it hard. I’m hopeful someone picked them up and kept them safe until I can get them back.

near Applegate Park, Merced about 1 month ago

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