Lost
Lost microwaves near Old Capitol
Near the Old Capitol
Lost
listing
Posted
6 days
ago
Description
Hi, I’m Priya Patel. I lost a couple of microwaves today around 3:15 p.m. on the Pedestrian Mall by the Old Capitol building in Iowa City. I’d set them down on a chair by College Street while I grabbed a quick coffee, and a few minutes later a burst of student traffic moved through and they disappeared. Moves are tight as I’m moving into a new apartment this week, so I’m hoping someone found them and kept them safe. The box contained two compact units; one is white with a chipped corner and the other is stainless steel.
Approximate last-seen location
Near the Old Capitol
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