Silver Timex Ironman watch with black strap
Description
Found a silver Timex Ironman watch this afternoon around 3:15 pm near the Milwaukee Public Market on Water Street. It has a black resin strap and a digital display with white numerals, plus an Indiglo backlight button that still works. There's a small scratch on the bezel and a faint scuff on the glass from being on the ground by the bike racks outside the market entrance. I picked it up from the gravel near the bike racks and kept it safe in my bag, in case its owner is looking for it. If this belongs to you, we can meet in a public spot downtown to swap it back; I really hope its owner gets it back soon.
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How to safely return this item
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