Lost
Blue plush dinosaur toy with orange belly
Rochester
Lost
listing
Posted
12 days
ago
Description
I lost my blue plush dinosaur toy yesterday around 3pm near the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester. It's about 12 inches tall, with soft blue fur, an orange belly, and a stitched smile, plus a green paw tag that says 'Dino Buddies'. One eye looks a bit off because it's been loved a lot, and there's a tiny white scratch on the back. This little guy was a gift from my sister and means a lot to my 6-year-old, so we really need it back—if you found it, please drop a note here and we can arrange a pickup near Market Street or East Avenue.
Approximate last-seen location
Rochester
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