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Found travel bags near Market Square, Knoxville
Market Square Fountain
Found
listing
Posted
12 days
ago
Description
FOUND: I found a set of travel bags outside a cafe near Market Square in downtown Knoxville around 7:15 p.m. last Friday. The rolling navy suitcase and a smaller black carry-on were left by the curb, untouched and heavy with clothes. I checked for a name tag, but nothing obvious showed up, so I moved them to a bench and kept an eye on them until the crowd thinned. I can imagine the relief of the person who realized they were missing, and I’d love to see them reunited with their owner soon.
Approximate found location
Market Square Fountain
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