Sir.-I'm very sad because I've lost my best friend.

His name is Bear. He got lost between McDonald's and the traffic lights along the Top of the Town on Friday, November 12, around 9am.

My mummy and I looked everywhere but I think he was playing hide-and-seek.

He is about seven inches tall and coloured pale brown with a bright yellow patch on his chest.

I will share my chocolate with anyone who finds him for me as he must be frightened and cold now.

-Megan Bennett, aged three, Frances Road, Basingstoke.