Blue dog harness with pink paw print
Description
Found a blue nylon dog harness this afternoon around 4pm outside the Tesco Express on High Street, Colchester, Essex. It's a size medium with a bright reflective strip along the back, orange piping, and a small pink paw-print patch on the chest strap. The fabric is clean, with a tiny fray on the edge from daily walks. It doesn't have an ID tag, so no owner details, but I know how stressful it is to misplace a pet's stuff—hope to reunite it with its owner. If this is yours, drop me a note here with a description of your dog's name or other distinguishing mark, and we can arrange a pickup nearby.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
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
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- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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Keep communication on lostandfound.io
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- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.