Lost holiday decorations around downtown Tucson
Description
Last Friday, around 7:20 p.m., I realized my holiday decorations were missing from the front porch of my townhouse on 4th Avenue, not far from the Hotel Congress. A garland lay tangled around a streetlight, a wreath with a chipped red bow rested in a planter, and a string of warm-white lights had spilled into a tangle on the doormat. Those ornaments carry memories from family moments and I’m aching a bit without them during the season. I’m hoping whoever picked them up understands how much they mean and will return them to the building’s lobby lost-and-found, so we can decorate again soon.
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.