Lost
Lost holiday decorations in San Diego
near Balboa Park
Lost
listing
Posted
about 1 month
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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