Black leather briefcase with red interior
Description
I found a black leather Samsonite briefcase this morning around 9:15am in the parking lot behind the Walmart on Main Street in El Centro, Imperial County. It's roughly 16 inches wide with slightly worn corners and a brass latch that still works. The red lining is visible when you unzip the main compartment. Inside there's a faded 'Property of' sticker and a partially peeled tag with the name 'Maria Lopez' on it, plus a USB charger tucked in the front pocket. A small dent on the bottom edge and faint 'ML' initials embossed on the inside tag are unique identifiers. If this sounds like yours, describe the contents or the label to claim it.
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