Lost
Lost blue and red Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 game case left at Iowa City Public Library.
Iowa City Public Library
Lost
listing
Posted
11 months
ago
Description
I lost my Nintendo Switch, along with a Mario Kart 8 game case, at the Iowa City Public Library while studying. I remember having it with me on the table, and I must have left it behind when I rushed to leave. It's blue and red with a few scratches on the screen, but overall in good condition. I would really love to get it back as it has all my game progress saved on it.
Approximate last-seen location
Iowa City Public Library
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