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Found handheld console near Seville Quarter, Pensacola
near the Seville Quarter on Palafox St
Found
listing
Posted
19 days
ago
Description
I found a handheld console today while walking through Pensacola. It was around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday near the Seville Quarter area on Palafox Street. I was heading back from the water when a small black case lying behind a planter caught my eye. The screen showed a paused game, and the case had a blue team sticker that suggested it belongs to someone who loves late-night gaming. It felt wrong to leave it there, so I picked it up and kept it safe. I'm posting this in case the owner checks in here and recognizes it.
Approximate found location
near the Seville Quarter on Palafox St
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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