Lost
Blue Le Creuset 5-qt Dutch oven with lid
Killeen / Temple / Ft Hood
Lost
listing
Posted
6 months
ago
Description
I lost my blue Le Creuset 5-quart Dutch oven yesterday around 3pm in the parking lot behind Walmart on West Rancier Ave in Killeen. It's the oval enameled cast-iron pot with a matching blue lid knob, and there's a tiny chip on the rim near the handle. The interior is a bit discolored from years of use, and I can still see the original sticker residue on the bottom. It was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me—it’s the pot I reach for when we cook Sunday family meals. If anyone finds it, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Killeen / Temple / Ft Hood
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