Beige hearing aid with charger case
Description
I lost my beige Phonak hearing aid yesterday around 3pm. It's a compact behind-the-ear model, about 1.5 inches long, with a tiny red dot on the outer shell, a small dent on the top edge, and initials 'AH' etched on the battery door. The charger case is a light rose color. I was walking past the North Coast Brewing Company on Main Street in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, near the Glass Beach access on Laurel Street, when I must have dropped it. This device is essential for daily conversations and work calls, and it has sentimental value. If found, I’d be grateful to be reunited with it; I can arrange pickup.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
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Meet in a safe, public place
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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
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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