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Blue cycling helmet found near Millcreek Mall

Erie Found listing Posted 2 months ago

Description

I found a blue and white cycling helmet this afternoon around 4:15pm, tucked between the bike racks behind the Millcreek Mall entrance near the food court. It's a Giro brand, size Medium, with a noticeable scratch on the left ear piece and a small yellow sun sticker on the back. The shell is in pretty good shape—no cracks—but the strap has a bit of wear from getting tossed around. I figured it likely belongs to a rider who parked nearby, and I hate to see good gear go unclaimed. If this helmet is yours, message me with the sticker detail and we can set up a quick meetup at the mall security desk or outside the main entrance.

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