Lost
Lost sports equipment near Canalside, Buffalo.
Canalside boardwalk
Lost
listing
Posted
2 days
ago
Description
I lost my equipment for various sports after a practice at Canalside around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. My blue duffel held a basketball, a field hockey stick, a baseball glove, and a damp towel. I set it on a bench outside the skating rink near the Canalside boardwalk while I chatted with teammates, and by the time I turned back, the bag was gone. I’ve walked the boardwalk, checked the nearby tents, and checked the gate near the skate park, but I came up empty. These items are essential to me as I prep for the weekend leagues, and I’d be grateful to have them back.
Approximate last-seen location
Canalside boardwalk
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