Found
found handheld and console in La Salle Co
Behind Starved Rock Market on Main St
Found
listing
Posted
1 day
ago
Description
I found a handheld device and a console on the curb behind the Starved Rock Market on Main Street in Ottawa, around 6:42 p.m. last Thursday. The screens glowed softly as a light rain began and streetlights blurred in the wet pavement. I tucked the items into a tote and brought them here, thinking of the person who must be worried and hoping they’ll see this and get them back soon. I’ll keep them safe in the meantime, and I hope the rightful owner finds them through this site.
Approximate found location
Behind Starved Rock Market on Main St
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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