Lost
Lost microwaves near Brainerd Public Library, MN
near the Brainerd Public Library's back entrance
Lost
listing
Posted
4 days
ago
Description
I was helping set up after a small fundraiser at the Brainerd Public Library this morning when two microwaves disappeared from the break room. They’re standard white, about 1 cubic foot each, with a couple of dents on the doors. They were sitting on a metal cart near the back entrance around 8:15 AM, and I’m sure I checked there before leaving. They’re essential for our after-school program and local volunteers rely on them, so I’m hoping they’re found and returned to the lost-and-found area.
Approximate last-seen location
near the Brainerd Public Library's back entrance
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