Lost: Postcards near Public Square
Description
On Friday evening, around 6:15 PM, I was leaving Watertown Public Square after grabbing a hot chocolate from a vendor by the fountain. I reached into my messenger bag and realized my small stack of postcards was missing. They’re mostly blank backs from a trip my grandmother took years ago, the kind that carry a little note in my handwriting. I’d been by the brick library steps and near the statue when I last saw them. It feels silly to say I’m emotional about paper, but those cards tell our family story, and I’m hoping they’ll turn up with someone who picked them up by mistake.
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
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- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
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