Lost
Lost: Equipment for Various Sports in Stillwater
near the OSU South Oval
Lost
listing
Posted
1 day
ago
Description
I lost my Equipment for Various Sports yesterday around 6:30 PM on the OSU South Oval area of the Stillwater campus. It was in a gray duffel with an orange zipper, stuffed with gear for soccer, basketball, and tennis—shin guards, a soccer ball, a basketball, and a tennis racket. I remember sitting on a bench near the student union as the sun dipped behind the library, and the bag wasn’t there when I stood up. My stomach did a flip and I’ve been anxious all night. If someone happened to spot it, I’d appreciate any sign, especially since the gear is irreplaceable to me.
Approximate last-seen location
near the OSU South Oval
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