Blue Anker Soundcore mini speaker with red sticker
Description
Yesterday around 3pm I lost my blue Anker Soundcore mini speaker outside the Arndale Centre on Market Street, Manchester. It's palm-sized (about 2.5 inches tall) with a matte blue finish and a tiny white scratch on the top edge. There's a small red sticker with my initials 'PB' on the bottom that I put there as a quick identifier. This little speaker means a lot to me and, honestly, it's a gift from a friend; I rely on it daily for client calls and music during breaks, so I really need it back. If anyone happened to find it, a quick message here would help me arrange a pickup or drop-off nearby.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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