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Gray Nike running shoes found near Capitol grounds
Bismarck
Found
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I found a pair of gray Nike running shoes this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the State Capitol building on Boulevard Ave in downtown Bismarck. They're men's size 9, gray mesh with darker gray overlays and a white swoosh; the left shoe has a bright orange lace, the right one has plain black laces. They're a bit scuffed at the toe but otherwise in decent condition. I figure someone must be missing them, and I'd really like to help get them back to their owner; if you can describe the orange lace, they're probably yours.
Approximate found location
Bismarck
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