Lost holiday decorations near Averitt Center, Statesboro
Description
I realized my holiday decorations were missing when I opened the door of my Statesboro apartment and found the corner of the box torn. It was around 2:15 PM on Friday, outside the Averitt Center for the Arts on East Main Street, Statesboro, Georgia, United States. The box contained several handmade ornaments and garlands passed down from my grandma—fragile stuff I treasured. My heart sank, thinking someone might have picked it up, or that I left it somewhere along the way. If anyone happened to see a box with gold ribbons and glass bulbs, I’d be grateful to have it back. I’m posting from Statesboro, Georgia, United States.
Approximate last-seen location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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.