Lost
LOST microwaves in Springfield, IL
in the building's communal kitchen on East Adams Street
Lost
listing
Posted
10 days
ago
Description
I lost two microwaves last night around 11:50 p.m. in the communal kitchen of my building on East Adams Street, downtown Springfield. I’d just finished a late shift and turned away for a moment, and they were gone when I turned back. They’re bulky and white, with chipped enamel and a dented handle, but they’ve been mine for years and I miss them. If anyone saw them or moved them by mistake, I’d really appreciate their return.
Approximate last-seen location
in the building's communal kitchen on East Adams Street
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