Lost: My hamsters near downtown Anchorage
Description
I was cleaning the living room at 7:15 PM last Tuesday, in my apartment near the Dimond Center in Anchorage, when the hamster cage door popped open and my two little furballs bolted. They’re tiny, one brown and white, the other gray with a white belly. I sprinted through the apartment, checked under the sofa, behind the TV stand, even out on the porch, but they vanished. They’re incredibly quick and fearless, and I’m overwhelmed with worry. These two are my apartment family, and I miss their squeaks and their little wheel spins. If you spot two tiny runners near the Dimond area, please help me bring them home.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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Verify the finder before meeting
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- 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
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- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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