Lost
Lost contact with friend in Richmond
Richmond
Lost
listing
Posted
about 2 months
ago
Description
Yesterday around 3pm, near the CVS on West Broad Street in Richmond, my friend Maya Patel and I got separated in the crowd. She was wearing a bright yellow rain jacket, blue jeans, and a small red crossbody bag, and she has shoulder-length black hair with a silver lotus necklace—totally her signature look. I last texted her, then my battery died, and I haven’t been able to reach her since. I’m really worried because we were supposed to meet up later today. If anyone sees someone matching this description, please drop me a note here—this contact is important to me.
Approximate last-seen location
Richmond
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