Lost
Lost handheld and console in Springfield, MO
Park Central Square
Lost
listing
Posted
13 days
ago
Description
I was heading home after a late shift and grabbed a quick coffee around 8:15 p.m. in downtown Springfield, near Park Central Square. I must have left my handheld game console and a smaller device in a black protective case on a bench near the fountain outside the coffee shop. They’re how I unwind after long days, and I’m really hoping someone picked them up and kept them safe. If they’re found around the square, I’d be grateful to have them back where they belong.
Approximate last-seen location
Park Central Square
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