Bay Village was abuzz this past weekend as families and children gathered for the 2025 edition of Touch a Truck, an event that offers youngsters the opportunity to get up close and personal with the kind of machinery that usually only exists in the background hum of their daily lives, from police cruisers to fire engines, and everything in between. According to the Bay Village Police Department's social media post, the day was marked by clear skies and community spirit.
Yet, amidst the excitement, it's almost unavoidable that someone would, in their rush to explore the tactile wonders, leave behind a token of their day—an echo of fun gone by. This time, the lost item is a multi-colored bag containing personal belongings: a sweater, sunglasses, and a Maple Elementary School yearbook. It serves to subtly remind to make sure to hold on to our valuables, even as we let ourselves be momentarily lost in the revelry. The BVPD has made an appeal for the owner to step forward and claim their property.
The process for reclaiming lost items is simple and empathetic to the forgetful among us. "A multi-colored bag was found with a sweater, sunglasses and a Maple Elementary School yearbook," reads the Bay Village Police Department's communication. Those who recognize the description are encouraged to reach out to the department or make their way to the station to retrieve their items.
In the community communication, no mention was made of the number of participants or the breadth of vehicles on display. Yet it's understood that the event continued to be a treasured anchor in the community's calendar—a chance for children to interact with the real-world versions of their toy trucks and for adults to perhaps briefly rekindle to feel the spark of childlike wonder. The BVPD post contained a word of gratitude: "Thank you to all that participated in the 2025 Bay Village Touch a Truck. Another beautiful day in Bay Village and another successful event."
