Lost
Red Le Creuset Dutch oven (3-quart) lost near West Broad
Richmond
Lost
listing
Posted
2 months
ago
Description
I lost my red Le Creuset Dutch oven yesterday around 3pm in the parking lot behind the CVS on West Broad Street, near the Cary Street intersection in the Fan District of Richmond. It's a 3-quart enameled cast-iron pot, bright cherry red with a black lid knob. There's a small chip on the rim and the bottom has faint initials 'AP' etched into the enamel. It meant a lot to me—it was a gift from my grandmother and it's the only pot I reach for when making stews. If anyone spotted it around that area or picked it up by mistake, I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Richmond
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