Found
Blue travel umbrella found near Lake Charles Civic Center
Lake Charles
Found
listing
Posted
about 1 month
ago
Description
I found a compact blue travel umbrella this afternoon around 4:15 pm behind the Lake Charles Civic Center on Lakeshore Drive, near the amphitheater steps. It's a navy blue canopy, about 9-10 inches folded, with a black wrist strap and a small red rubber tip. The fabric shows light wear but the ribs feel sturdy; there's a white logo on the sleeve that reads 'SunGuard' and a laminated label inside with initials 'S.L.'. I figured someone probably needs it for rain after events downtown, so I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner.
Approximate found location
Lake Charles
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