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Found: several devices near Valdosta Mall entrance
Valdosta Mall
Found
listing
Posted
1 day
ago
Description
I was at Valdosta Mall around 11:30 a.m. today and found a bag of devices behind the food court near the cinema entrance. Inside was a laptop, a tablet, and several chargers, all tangled in a black backpack with a pink strap. It looked like someone dropped it in a rush. I scanned the area for a note or ID but nothing obvious showed up. The electronics look personal and valuable, and I hope the owner will see this listing and recognize their things when they come looking. I turned the bag in to the mall’s security desk to keep it safe.
Approximate found location
Valdosta Mall
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