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Found dark blue rucksack with outdoor brand logo near benches outside Ashland shopping center containing books and personal items.
Benches outside Ashland Shopping Center
Found
listing
Posted
10 months
ago
Description
I found a dark blue rucksack near the benches outside the Ashland shopping center yesterday afternoon. It appears to be in good condition and has a logo of a popular outdoor brand on it. Inside, I found a couple of books along with some personal items like a water bottle and a small notebook with a name written on the first page. If you think this might be yours, please reach out so we can arrange its return.
Approximate found location
Benches outside Ashland Shopping Center
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