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Blue Nike running jacket found near Janesville Mall
Janesville
Found
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I found a blue Nike running jacket this afternoon around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind the Janesville Mall on Holiday Road. It’s a men's medium, royal blue with a white swoosh and a small zip pocket on the chest. The fabric shows light wear, and there’s a tiny snag near the left cuff plus a laminated 'Run Club Janesville' tag tucked inside the pocket. It’s clearly a sporting goods item meant for running. I’m holding onto it in a tote in case the owner stops by the mall info desk to identify it. If you’re missing a jacket like this, I’d love to help get it back.
Approximate found location
Janesville
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