Lost
Dark brown leather briefcase with EM initials
Eugene
Lost
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I lost my dark brown leather briefcase yesterday around 3pm near the 5th Street Public Market on Pearl Street in downtown Eugene. It's a medium-sized bag, about 15 inches wide, with a sturdy handle and a brass zipper. Inside I keep my resume, a red spiral notebook, and a USB drive; there's a small brass nameplate on the inner flap that reads 'E. Martinez'. The outer corners show a bit of wear and there's a faint coffee stain on the front pocket. It holds papers for a job interview, and I'd be really grateful to get it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Eugene
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