Lost
Blue-and-white striped beach umbrella
Imperial County
Lost
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I lost my blue-and-white striped beach umbrella yesterday around 3pm behind the Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro, near the Walmart entrance on 4th Street. It's a lightweight fiberglass pole, about 60 inches tall, with blue and white stripes and a bright red cap at the tip. The fabric has a small coffee stain near the center and a faint sun-bleached patch on one panel. It came with a black carrying bag that has my initials 'P.P.' sharpied on it. This umbrella means a lot to me—it's a gift from my grandmother, and I really need it back for our weekend beach day.
Approximate last-seen location
Imperial County
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