Lost
Lost two microwaves near Elmira downtown
near Elmira City Hall on Main Street
Lost
listing
Posted
3 days
ago
Description
I lost two microwaves. On Thursday, May 14, around 9:15 pm, I left them in the communal kitchen of my building on Main Street in Elmira, NY, after finishing a late dinner. I must have set the appliances on the counter while I grabbed my jacket; one is white with a black trim, the other is a smaller compact model with a dented door. They’re heavy, practical appliances I rely on daily, and losing them has me worried about meals until they’re back. I’m hoping they’ll show up near the kitchen or by the entrance to the building.
Approximate last-seen location
near Elmira City Hall on Main Street
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