Lost
Black insulated parka with orange zipper pull
Grand Rapids
Lost
listing
Posted
about 1 month
ago
Description
I lost my black insulated parka yesterday around 3pm near Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. It's a North Face parka, size M, with an orange zipper pull and a small tear along the left pocket seam. The interior lining is a bright orange that peeks out when I move. It’s been my go-to jacket through chilly winters, and it has sentimental value because it was a gift from my grandmother. I really need it back; if anyone found it, please contact me so we can arrange a quick meetup near the Grand Rapids Public Library or Monroe Center.
Approximate last-seen location
Grand Rapids
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