Lost
Black iPhone 12 Pro Max with red case
Elmira-Corning
Lost
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I lost my black iPhone 12 Pro Max yesterday around 3pm. It's in a bright red silicone case, with a small chip on the bottom edge and a tiny green star sticker on the back. I last had it while I grabbed a coffee on Main Street in downtown Elmira, around the corner from Water Street, near the little cafe with the blue awning. The phone has photos of my grandma and some work notes, so it means a lot to me. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate returning it—I'd be happy to meet up nearby or arrange pickup at the Elmira Police Department lobby.
Approximate last-seen location
Elmira-Corning
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