Lost
Lost appliances near Purdue campus, West Lafayette
Purdue Memorial Union
Lost
listing
Posted
1 day
ago
Description
I lost my appliances during a move yesterday around 3:45 p.m., while I was loading a crate onto a cart by the Purdue Memorial Union in West Lafayette. The group included a blender, a coffee maker, and a toaster, all tucked into a blue tote with a cracked lid. I had stepped into a campus cafe for a quick break and when I came back, the tote was gone. Those small appliances were the heart of my new apartment kitchen, and I feel unsettled without them. If they turn up on campus, please keep them safe and on the site.
Approximate last-seen location
Purdue Memorial Union
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