Found
Olive canvas tote bag found
Phoenix
Found
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I found a bag this afternoon around 2:15pm behind the Burton Barr Central Library in downtown Phoenix, near the light rail stop. It's a medium-sized olive-green Herschel canvas tote with a red zipper pull and a small embroidered patch that reads 'Valley Wanderer' on the front. Inside, there's a blue striped lining, a reusable coffee mug, and a set of keys on a teal paracord keychain with a tiny compass. The bag shows light wear but is in good condition overall. If you're the owner and recognize these details, we can arrange a pickup at the Central Library.
Approximate found location
Phoenix
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