Black crossbody bag with fox pin and red lining
Description
Sorry to bother anyone, but I lost my black crossbody bag yesterday around 3pm outside the Kellogg Arena on West Columbia Ave in downtown Battle Creek. It's a medium-sized nylon bag, about 10 inches wide, with a matte black exterior and a bright red lining that peeks out when I open the zipper. There’s a small enamel fox pin on the strap and a purple scarf tied to the zipper pull—easy to spot if you know what to look for. Inside I had my wallet, a crumpled grocery-store receipt, and a little notebook with notes I use for work. It has sentimental value because it was a gift from my grandmother; I’d really appreciate getting it back.
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