Navy blue North Face backpack with orange zipper pulls
Description
I lost my navy blue North Face Borealis backpack yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Main Street in Lynchburg. It's a medium-sized pack, about 18 inches tall, with a faded gray laptop sleeve and bright orange zipper pulls that make it easy to spot. The front pocket has a small sun-shaped sticker, and there's a frayed gray keychain hanging from the zipper, plus a slight scuff on the bottom from daily use. Inside were my geology notes, a Waterman pen, and my old laptop—things with sentimental value since it's been with me through college; if anyone found it, drop me a message—I really need it back.
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