Black leather briefcase with red interior
Description
I found this black leather briefcase this afternoon around 3:45pm outside the Tidewater Inn on Goldsborough Street in Easton, on the Eastern Shore. It's a sturdy 15-inch case with a rich red lining that shows a few scuffs on the corners. The outside has a small brass lock that still works and a green fabric luggage tag with the initials L.M. attached to the handle. Inside, there’s a USB drive labeled Q3 proposals and a stack of business cards from a local law firm; I can picture someone needing those documents for an important meeting. This briefcase clearly belongs to someone who really needs it back, and I’d love to reunite it with its owner—describe the contents or the tag to confirm it's yours and I’ll arrange drop-off.
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
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- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
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- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
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