Lost
Lost contact with friend in Richmond
Richmond
Lost
listing
Posted
19 days
ago
Description
Yesterday around 3pm, near the CVS on West Broad Street in Richmond, my friend Maya Patel and I got separated in the crowd. She was wearing a bright yellow rain jacket, blue jeans, and a small red crossbody bag, and she has shoulder-length black hair with a silver lotus necklace—totally her signature look. I last texted her, then my battery died, and I haven’t been able to reach her since. I’m really worried because we were supposed to meet up later today. If anyone sees someone matching this description, please drop me a note here—this contact is important to me.
Approximate last-seen location
Richmond
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