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Found a silver pocket watch with intricate front cover designs near Pictured Rocks, Upper Peninsula, Michigan.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Found
listing
Posted
11 months
ago
Description
I found a beautiful silver pocket watch while hiking around the Pictured Rocks area in the Upper Peninsula last weekend. It has some intricate designs on the front cover which may help identify the owner. If this sounded familiar, please reach out. I’d really like to return it to its rightful owner!
Approximate found location
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
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- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
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
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- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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