Found
Sentimental
Found: Travel Bags in Lehigh Valley
outside Allentown Transportation Center on 7th Street
Found
listing
Posted
about 7 hours
ago
Description
I was walking by the Allentown Transportation Center on 7th Street around 9:45 this morning when I spotted two travel bags left next to a bench. One is a black rolling suitcase with a red tag, the other a gray duffel with a worn strap. They looked recently abandoned, so I picked them up and brought them to a safe spot while I posted here, hoping the owner would see this. It felt good to help someone out and I’d love to see the owner get their things back.
Approximate found location
outside Allentown Transportation Center on 7th Street
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely return this item
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