Found
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FOUND: Brooches in Palm Springs, California
near the Palm Springs Art Museum
Found
listing
Posted
17 days
ago
Description
I was walking along Palm Canyon Drive, near the Palm Springs Art Museum, around 9:40 a.m. today when I spotted a small velvet-lined case on the sidewalk. Inside were several vintage brooches—a brass butterfly, a ruby-stone flower, and a delicate filigree pin—that clearly belonged to someone else. I picked them up and kept them in a pocket while I looked around, hoping to spot a note or a clue. It would mean a lot to see these back with whoever lost them.
Approximate found location
near the Palm Springs Art Museum
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely return this item
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- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
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