Found
Found sports equipment in Amarillo
Outside the Amarillo Civic Center
Found
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
I found a weather-beaten bag on a bench near the Amarillo Civic Center at 6:15 p.m. yesterday. Inside were gear from multiple sports: a neon-green soccer ball, a pair of scuffed basketball shoes, a plaid tennis bag, a dusty baseball glove, and several water bottles rattling around. I checked for a name tag, but there wasn't one. It felt good to help someone reconnect with their stuff, and I hope this listing helps the rightful owner find it soon. I left the bag securely on the bench with a simple note tucked under the strap, near the entrance of the arena.
Approximate found location
Outside the Amarillo Civic Center
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