Lost
Lost Photographs in the SF Bay Area
Valencia Street cafe
Lost
listing
Posted
15 days
ago
Description
I was leaving a cafe on Valencia Street in the Mission District around 7:45 p.m. last Wednesday when I noticed a bundle of photographs was missing from my tote. The photos are mostly black-and-white landscapes and family portraits, stored in a worn leather sleeve. I’d been chatting with a friend near the Ferry Building before walking toward Union Square, so I’m hoping they didn’t wander far. These pictures mean everything to me, and I’d be grateful to have them back in the right hands.
Approximate last-seen location
Valencia Street cafe
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