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Found: Carry-ons left near Downtown Mall, Charlottesville
Near the Downtown Mall entrance
Found
listing
Posted
8 days
ago
Description
Today at 11:20 a.m., I found a gray rolling carry-on tucked behind a bench near the Downtown Mall's Market Street entrance in Charlottesville. It bears a faded blue luggage tag and a few travel stickers. Inside there’s a clean set of clothes, a toiletry bag, and no obvious ID. I didn’t rummage through every pocket, just enough to confirm it looked unattended and not mine. I’m posting here hoping the owner recognizes it and can reclaim it through the site.
Approximate found location
Near the Downtown Mall entrance
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