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Found pocket watches in Central Michigan.
near the CMU Park Library plaza
Found
listing
Posted
1 day
ago
Description
I found a set of pocket watches on a bench outside the CMU Park Library plaza in downtown Mount Pleasant around 8:10 p.m. on Tuesday. The watches come in a worn leather case; one has a silver chain and floral engraving, the other a brass face with a delicate dial. They clearly matter to someone—it's easy to imagine how personal a keepsake they are. I turned them in to campus security at CMU, hoping to help them find their owner.
Approximate found location
near the CMU Park Library plaza
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