Lost
Gray tote bag with pink lining
Albany
Lost
listing
Posted
about 1 month
ago
Description
Lost my gray canvas tote bag yesterday around 6pm near the Capitol on State Street in downtown Albany. It's a medium-sized bag with a bright pink lining and a black fabric strap that’s a bit frayed near the buckle, and there’s a small enamel fox pin on the strap. Inside, I keep initials 'P.P.' embroidered in the inner pocket, plus a receipt from a cafe on Lark Street and a laminated photo of my grandmother. This bag means a lot to me and I’d be grateful to have it back. If you found it, email [email protected] so we can arrange a pickup near the Capitol or a nearby cafe.
Approximate last-seen location
Albany
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