Black leather briefcase with brass clasp
Description
Found a black leather briefcase this afternoon around 2:45 pm behind the Charleston City Market on Market Street, near the corner of Church Street. It's a Briggs & Riley briefcase, about 15 inches wide, with a brass clasp and a slightly worn corner, and the interior is red fabric with a leather luggage tag bearing the initials 'C.T.' and a small red heart sticker. Inside I found a USB drive labeled 'Q2 Finance' tucked in a side pocket and a folded note with the name 'Alex Turner' written on it. I know this might be important to someone, so I hope to get it back to its owner; you can reach me at [email protected] to arrange a safe handoff.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.