Lost
Black leather briefcase with burgundy interior
Owensboro
Lost
listing
Posted
5 months
ago
Description
I lost my black Samsonite Pro-Dlx leather briefcase yesterday around 3pm. It's about 16 inches wide with a slim profile, a single front pocket, and a TSA-style lock; it has a few scuffs plus a small dent on the bottom-right corner. The burgundy interior is intact, and inside there's a USB drive labeled 'Q3 2025' and a leather cardholder with my initials 'NP' stitched on it. This bag belonged to my late father and holds important work notes, so it means a lot to me. I left it near the Smothers Park gazebo on Frederica Street by the Owensboro riverfront; I really need it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Owensboro
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