Found
FOUND scarf in Lansing near the Capitol
Old Town Lansing
Found
listing
Posted
17 days
ago
Description
On Saturday at 5:20 p.m., I found a scarf lying on a bench near the Lansing City Market in Old Town Lansing. It's a charcoal-gray knit with a soft fringe, and it carries a faint cinnamon scent from a nearby bakery. No tag was visible, just the warm promise it clearly offers on a chilly evening. The street was busy, but there was no sign of someone looking for it, so I picked it up and kept it safe. I can’t imagine anyone wandering the block without it in the wind. I hope this post helps the rightful owner recognize it and bring it home.
Approximate found location
Old Town Lansing
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