Lost
Urgent
Lost Pocket Watches in Western Maryland
Carroll Creek Park
Lost
listing
Posted
6 days
ago
Description
I was leaving a birthday dinner downtown Frederick last Monday around 6:45 PM and must have set my pocket watches down somewhere along Carroll Creek Park. One watch is gold with a tiny engraving on the back, the other is silver with a black dial and a long chain. They’re priceless to me, a heirloom from my grandfather, so I retraced steps along Market Street, the benches by Carroll Creek, and in front of the City Hall, but I came up empty. I’m hoping this post helps bring them back home. If found, please know how much they mean to me.
Approximate last-seen location
Carroll Creek Park
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