Lost dolls near Gateway Arch, St. Louis
Description
On Friday at 7:45 p.m., I realized my dolls were lost from the tote I carry to events. I had paused by the Citygarden and the Gateway Arch when a light rain began, and they vanished from the zipper pocket. They’re two old companions: a porcelain girl in a blue dress and a tiny rag doll with yarn hair. They’ve travelled with me since childhood, tucked on a shelf above my dresser. Losing them feels like losing a memory, and I keep imagining someone tucked them into a coat pocket or left them somewhere it would be easy to miss. If you saw anything matching them around the Arch Grounds or nearby this past Friday, I’d be grateful for any news.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.