Lost handheld and console near Great Falls Civic Center
Description
I was walking the riverfront trail behind the Great Falls Civic Center around 9:18 pm Thursday when I realized my handheld gaming console and a small secondary handheld device were gone from my backpack. I had paused near the C.M. Russell Museum and the air was cool, and by the time I reached the parking area I knew they were missing. The console holds a lot of saved games and personal notes, so I’m worried about losing them. I’ve retraced steps along the Missouri River trail and near the Civic Center, hoping someone turned them in or found them nearby. If this sounds like yours, please confirm through the site.
Approximate last-seen location
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