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(LIP-jl) -- Peru's Miss Universe representative, Jimena Elias, lost more than just last night's beauty pageant held in Mexico City. According to the Peruvian daily Peru21, Elias lost the gown she wore during last night's contest.

The gown, which Elias stated is valued at US$4,600, was packed in a suitcase that was accidentally left inside of a taxi by her father.

"I am leaving (Mexico City) tomorrow and I am very worried about this," stated a concerned Elias.

According to the Miss Universe contestant, the gown was accidentally left in a taxi cab when she traveled to her hotel after she was eliminated from last night's contest.

Elias announced that anyone who returns the suitcase to the Camino Real Hotel (where all of the Miss Universe contestants are lodged) will receive a financial reward in exchange for the gown.

Aside from an unspecified financial reward, Elias stated that she will add an autographed photograph of herself as well as a kiss to the person that returns her valuable dress.

Earlier this year, Jimena Elias' selection as Peru's candidate created a storm of controversy as many alleged her father, the owner of a university in Lima and sponsor of the Miss Peru Universe event, had 'influenced' the judges at the event.

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