Lost
Lost microwave from Birmingham kitchen, around 5:30 pm.
near the Vulcan statue
Lost
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
I realized my microwave was missing at 5:30 p.m. last Monday, while I was putting away groceries in my Birmingham apartment kitchen near the Vulcan statue in Red Mountain. I live on 7th Avenue South, close to the BJCC. I searched the kitchen, then the living room, and even the laundry room, but it didn’t turn up. It’s a mid-sized black stainless model with a dented door, and I rely on it for quick dinners after practice. I’m anxious and miss having it right there when I need a warmed plate after the kids’ games.
Approximate last-seen location
near the Vulcan statue
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