Black leather briefcase found near Macon Mall on Forsyth Rd
Description
I found a black leather briefcase this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Macon Mall on Forsyth Rd. It's a 15-inch briefcase with a couple of scuffs on the lower corners and a slightly stiff zipper. The lining is a bold red, and a brass key dangles from a leather loop in the front pocket. Inside, there’s a USB drive labeled 'Q3' and a stack of business cards for 'R Patel Consulting'. There's also a coffee stain on the bottom and a small yellow Post-it with the initials 'M.T.' on the inside cover, which might help the owner identify it. If this sounds like yours, drop a note here on the app and we can arrange a pickup.
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