Black leather briefcase with brass latch and laptop sleeve
Description
I found a black leather briefcase this afternoon around 3:15pm, just outside Mast General Store on King Street in downtown Boone. It's a sturdy, well-made case with a brass latch that still snaps neatly and a soft grey padded laptop sleeve inside that can fit up to a 15-inch laptop. The corners show light wear and there’s a small coffee stain along the bottom edge, but overall it’s in good condition. Inside I found a slim brown leather cardholder and a folded note in the main pocket that reads 'Property of: Ava Kim.' If the owner sees this, I’d really like to get it back to you—this stuff matters and I know how stressful it is to lose it.
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