Lost
Lost document holders near Cardiff Central Library
Cardiff Central Library
Lost
listing
Posted
9 days
ago
Description
I was rushing to finish a meeting at Cardiff Central Library yesterday, around 4:15 pm, when I think I left my document holders on a chair in the quiet reading area by the reference desk. They’re a slim black leather pair with my initials GE embossed on the front. Inside are a few work notes and some travel documents I need for tomorrow. I’ve checked the cafe and the lobby, but I can’t shake the feeling they’re somewhere in the library. Losing them has me stressed—it’s more than papers, it’s about keeping track of important details for a big presentation next week.
Approximate last-seen location
Cardiff Central Library
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