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Blue plush dragon toy found near Target on G Street
Merced
Found
listing
Posted
2 months
ago
Description
I found a blue plush dragon toy this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Target on G Street in Merced. It’s about 12 inches tall, made of soft fleece, with a bright blue body, green belly, and rainbow wings, plus a red knit scarf. There’s a small white star patch on its left foot, and the squeaker still works when squeezed. It was tucked near the bike racks by the store entrance, a little dusty but otherwise in good shape. I know how much a toy can mean to a kid, so I’m hoping to help reunite it with its owner.
Approximate found location
Merced
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