Lost
Sentimental
LOST: holiday decorations in Cambridge, near Market Square.
near Cambridge Market Square
Lost
listing
Posted
about 15 hours
ago
Description
Last Friday around 6:15 pm, I was outside Cambridge Market Square helping set up for a small charity display. I carried a tote with holiday decorations—handmade paper stars, a string of warm-white lights, and a couple of glass baubles. I popped into a cafe on King's Parade for a quick hot chocolate, and when I came back the tote was gone. The Cambridge evening felt chilly and I felt a bit lonely as I retraced my steps. If anyone saw something by Market Square or near the Grand Arcade, please get in touch—these decorations mean a lot to us.
Approximate last-seen location
near Cambridge Market Square
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