Found
Black tote bag with red lining and sailboat pin
Kansas City
Found
listing
Posted
about 1 month
ago
Description
I found a black tote bag this morning around 10:15am outside the Union Station entrance on East 18th Street in Kansas City. It's a medium-sized tote, about 14 inches wide and 11 inches tall, made from sturdy black canvas with a bright red interior. There's a small gold sailboat pin on the strap and the zipper pull is a bit worn. Inside I spotted a pink notebook with doodles, a folded umbrella, and a coffee cup sleeve. If this helps, the owner might be someone who uses public transit a lot - I'm hoping it finds its way back to them soon.
Approximate found location
Kansas City
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