LOST: two microwaves missing in Albany, NY
Description
On Monday around 7:15 AM, I was moving two microwaves into my apartment on Clinton Avenue in Albany when I stepped out for a moment after unloading groceries. When I returned to the porch, they were gone from the curb near the Empire State Plaza entrance. The microwaves were bulky, in a sturdy wooden crate with the packing strap still attached. I keep replaying the moment—they were just there a moment ago, and now they're gone. I rely on those appliances daily, and the idea of someone taking them is unsettling. If anyone spotted them near the Empire State Plaza or along Clinton Avenue, please let me know through the site.
Approximate last-seen location
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