Lost
Lost chargers near Purdue Memorial Mall, West Lafayette.
near Purdue Memorial Mall
Lost
listing
Posted
6 days
ago
Description
I was on the Purdue campus in West Lafayette last Friday around 3:15 p.m., sitting on a bench near the clock tower by the Purdue Memorial Mall, jotting notes for class. My two compact chargers, one with a white label, slipped from my backpack into the grass while I stood up to stretch. I retraced along the paths past the Engineering Fountain and the south edge of Memorial Mall, but I couldn’t find them. The afternoon light was soft and a little chilly, and it felt frustrating to be without portable power when I needed it most. If found, I’d be grateful to have them back.
Approximate last-seen location
near Purdue Memorial Mall
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