Brown leather Kenneth Cole briefcase, 15-inch
Description
I lost my brown Kenneth Cole leather briefcase yesterday around 3pm near the Capitol Ave entrance to the State Capitol Building, downtown Lansing, outside a cafe on Capitol Ave. It's a medium-sized, 15-inch briefcase with a slightly worn handle and scuffed corners; the zipper on the outside pocket catches a bit. Inside there's a red wax seal sticker on the inner pocket and a tan luggage tag with the initials 'A.J.L.' The bag contained an old USB drive, some documents, and a notebook with meeting notes; it feels sentimental because it belonged to my mentor and has work materials. I really need it back; if anyone finds it, reach out here—I'd be grateful to be reunited.
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