Blue Samsonite rolling suitcase with red tag
Description
I found a blue Samsonite rolling suitcase this afternoon around 4:15pm. It’s a 24-inch hard-shell case with a few scuffs on the lower corner but the wheels still roll smoothly. There’s a bright red fabric luggage tag stamped with the initials 'M.J.' and a small yellow sticker from a local surf shop on the lid. I pulled it up beside the Asbury Park boardwalk entrance at Ocean Avenue and Grand Street in Jersey Shore, right near the seating by Convention Hall. The zippers all work and the inside still smells faintly of sunscreen. I know how stressful losing luggage can be, so I’d love to reunite the owner with this before the weekend crowds arrive.
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How to safely return this item
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