Blue Le Creuset 4-qt dutch oven found downtown Pittsburgh
Description
I found a blue Le Creuset 4-quart dutch oven this afternoon around 2:30pm near Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh. It's in great shape overall, with the signature glossy blue enamel and a cream interior. There’s a small chip on the outer rim and a faint sticker on the bottom that reads 'KC.' It clearly belongs to someone who loves cooking, and I’d like to return it to its rightful owner—this thing clearly has sentimental value to someone who uses it often. If you know the owner, we can arrange a quick meetup near the Market Street transit hub to get it back where it belongs.
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