Found
Found: Hand tools in a toolbox
near the Palm Springs Art Museum plaza
Found
listing
Posted
17 days
ago
Description
I found a dented metal toolbox tucked behind a planter near the Palm Springs Art Museum plaza around 11:15 AM on a Saturday. Inside were screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, and a few sockets—the kind of hand tools a DIYer or contractor would have. They didn’t belong to me, so I left them on my workbench and decided to post here in case the owner sees this. It feels hopeful to think this could bring someone their lost gear back in time for their next project.
Approximate found location
near the Palm Springs Art Museum plaza
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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