Lost USB drives near Market District, Battle Creek
Description
I realized my USB drives were missing around 6:45 PM on Tuesday, after a quick volunteer shift at the Battle Creek Public Library on North Edwards Street. They were in a backpack pocket, and I must have left them in a back room near the desk after my meeting. The drives hold a handful of project drafts and a folder of family photos—nothing top secret, but priceless to me. I’ve checked the car and the bus stops along the Market District, and I walked back to the library twice, but they’re still gone. If you found them, please keep an eye out for a mismatched set of small black cases.
Approximate last-seen location
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