Brown leather briefcase with red interior, initials JR
Description
I found a brown leather briefcase this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind the UT Permian Basin campus on University Boulevard in Odessa. It’s a well-worn, dark brown piece with brass zippers that show a bit of tarnish and a few scuffs on the corners. The interior lining is a bold red, which makes it easy to spot when you peek inside, and there’s a small dent on the bottom-right corner. Inside the front pocket I can see initials 'JR' embroidered on a leather patch, and there’s a small notebook with a handwritten schedule and a partially torn business card tucked under the strap. If this belongs to you, I can meet near the campus to hand it over.
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