Lost
Brown leather briefcase with brass hardware
New Orleans
Lost
listing
Posted
23 days
ago
Description
I lost my brown leather briefcase yesterday around 3pm near the French Market along Decatur Street in New Orleans. It's a 14-inch dark brown Samsonite leather briefcase with brass hardware, a small dent on the top edge, and a scuff on the lower-right corner. Inside there's a red felt lining and a hidden zip pocket, plus a USB drive and a photo of my grandmother tucked in the inner pocket; my initials 'PK' are stamped on a leather tag. It meant a lot to me—it's a gift and contains important work files. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate returning it.
Approximate last-seen location
New Orleans
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