Black North Face parka with fur hood
Description
Hey, I lost my black North Face parka, size XL, yesterday around 3pm. It's a waterproof puffer with a faux-fur hood, and the left sleeve has a small repair stitch from a patch job; there’s a tiny dab of bright blue paint near the inside pocket. The inner label reads 'M. Patel' and the zipper pull has the NF emblem. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and I’ve been really cold since it vanished. Last seen outside the Potsdam Food Co-op on Market Street, near Clarkson University's main entrance, but I wandered downtown and might have left it on Park Street or near the cinema. If you spotted it, I’d be grateful to hear from you.
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