Lost
Navy North Face parka with faux fur hood
Bloomington
Lost
listing
Posted
about 2 months
ago
Description
Yesterday around 3pm I noticed my navy North Face parka was missing as I walked back toward Kirkwood Avenue from the IU campus in Bloomington. It's a size L, weatherproof puffer with a detachable faux fur hood, and there's a small snag on the left cuff and a bright turquoise interior lining that helps me spot it in a hurry. It has sentimental value—it was a gift from my grandmother, and I really need it back as winter is setting in. If you found it near the Starbucks on Kirkwood Avenue or by the Indiana Memorial Union, please let me know, I'd be grateful to get it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Bloomington
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