Lost
Lost: Two carry-ons near Empire State Plaza, Albany
Near the Empire State Plaza steps
Lost
listing
Posted
3 days
ago
Description
I lost two carry-ons after a late conference around 8:30 pm on Tuesday, near the Empire State Plaza. Inside were my laptop bag, a few changes of clothes, and a photo I keep tucked in my passport sleeve. I recall moving a crowd away from the baggage cart and then turning back to realize they were gone. I’m anxious about the contents and the timeline, and I keep retracing that corner by the plaza steps and the museum entrance. If anyone found them, please let me know through the site.
Approximate last-seen location
Near the Empire State Plaza steps
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