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Found black leather backpack with many compartments on a bench in Grant Park, likely belonging to a student or frequent traveler.
Grant Park
Found
listing
Posted
8 months
ago
Description
I found a black leather backpack sitting on a bench in Grant Park while I was out for a walk on Saturday evening. It has a lot of compartments and looks like it might belong to a student or someone who travels frequently. The bag is in good condition, but I couldn't see any identification inside. I'm hoping to return it to its owner, so if you can describe it or identify any specific contents, please reach out!
Approximate found location
Grant Park
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