Navy blue suitcase with red tag found
Description
I found a navy blue hard-shell suitcase this afternoon around 3:45pm behind the Walmart on 23rd Street in McAllen. It's about 24 inches tall with a dent on the bottom corner and a bright red zipper pull. There's a faded 'Dallas Bound' sticker on the outside and a pink luggage tag inside with the initials 'AR'. The grey plaid lining is clean, and the wheels still roll smoothly. Inside I spotted a laminated family photo tucked in a small pocket and a folded scarf that still smells of sunscreen. I know suitcases carry memories, so I’d love to help reunite this with its owner—if this is yours, please share matching details so we can get it back to you.
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