Lost
Red Le Creuset Dutch oven, 4.5 qt, slightly chipped
Gold Country
Lost
listing
Posted
5 months
ago
Description
I lost my red Le Creuset 4.5-quart Dutch oven yesterday around 3pm. It was last seen outside the Safeway on Main Street in Grass Valley, Gold Country, right near the loading dock as I was unloading groceries. The pot is glossy cherry red enamel with a black knob lid; there’s a tiny chip on the rim and a couple of faint scratches on the bottom from a previous tumble. It has sentimental value; it was a gift from my grandmother, and I’d really like to get it back. If anyone finds it, drop me a note here and I’ll come pick it up as soon as possible.
Approximate last-seen location
Gold Country
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