Navy puffer jacket with orange lining, lost
Description
I was out yesterday around 3pm, wandering near the CSU Oval and down Shields Street here in Fort Collins, when I realized my navy The North Face puffer was gone. It's a men's medium, knee-length, water-resistant jacket with a bright orange lining that’s easy to spot. There’s a small blue enamel compass pin on the left sleeve and a white 'TNF' zipper pull for that extra bit of character. A faint stitch repair runs along the hem from a spill last winter. Inside pocket holds a faded photo of my grandmother, which makes this jacket sentimental to me; I really need it back. If anyone found it, I’d appreciate getting it back.
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