Lost
Lost holiday decorations in San Diego
near Balboa Park
Lost
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
I’m Samantha Lee, and the holidays aren’t the same without my decorations. On Friday at 8:45 PM, I was packing up after a small tree-lighting near Balboa Park when a decorative garland and a string of lights slipped behind the couch and vanished. I retraced steps along Market Street toward the Gaslamp Quarter, checking alleys and bins, but it wasn’t there. The set meant a lot to me—it reminded me of family traditions and cozy evenings, and I feel a little sad not having them around this year. If you found them, I’d be grateful to hear they’re safe.
Approximate last-seen location
near Balboa Park
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