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Found black North Face backpack with textbooks, water bottle, and blue plaid blanket by Missouri River walking trail, Columbia, MO.
Missouri River Walking Trail
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Posted
12 months
ago
Description
I found a black North Face backpack by the Missouri River walking trail in Columbia last Thursday. It was just sitting on a bench, and I didn't want it to get stolen or left behind, so I picked it up. The bag has a couple of textbooks, a water bottle, and a blue plaid blanket inside. There’s also a name tag with a phone number sewn on the inside. I’d love to find the owner so they can get it back.
Approximate found location
Missouri River Walking Trail
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