Lost
Sentimental
Lost dining chairs from my kitchen set.
near the Gateway Arch
Lost
listing
Posted
3 days
ago
Description
I was hosting a quiet dinner at my apartment near the Gateway Arch, and around 7:45 pm on Friday I stepped out to grab a bag of ice. When I returned, four wooden chairs from my dining set were gone from the kitchen. They’re simple chairs with blue cushions and a small scratch on the back of one chair. They mean a lot to me because they were my grandmother’s and have seen many family gatherings, so I’m hoping they’re nearby somewhere safe. If you saw anything around downtown St. Louis after 7:45 pm Friday, please think of them as part of our family meals.
Approximate last-seen location
near the Gateway Arch
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