Found
Found equipment for various sports in Owensboro
Near Smothers Park
Found
listing
Posted
6 days
ago
Description
Today around 2:20 PM, I was strolling along the Owensboro riverfront near Smothers Park and spotted a blue duffel bag sitting unattended on a bench. Inside were a mix of gear for multiple sports: soccer balls, a basketball, a pair of cleats, a whistle, and a gym towel. There are no ID tags, just a rough roster scribbled on a scrap of paper. I left it by the bench for now, hoping the owner will see this listing and recognize their stuff.
Approximate found location
Near Smothers Park
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