Found
Found folding chairs from a community event
behind Merced Plaza
Found
listing
Posted
about 19 hours
ago
Description
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.
Approximate found location
behind Merced Plaza
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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