Lost
Lost utensils near Clarkson University, Potsdam
Near Clarkson University
Lost
listing
Posted
5 days
ago
Description
I misplaced a small set of utensils yesterday afternoon around 4:30 pm on Market Street, near Clarkson University in Potsdam. The silverware has a wooden handle and lives in a dented metal case; it used to belong to my grandmother, and I promised to bring it to her this weekend. I set them down on a bench outside a coffee shop while I checked a phone message, and by the time I looked back they were gone. It feels silly to admit how much I care about a simple kitchen kit, but it’s precious to me, and I’m hoping someone found it and kept it safe until I can reclaim it.
Approximate last-seen location
Near Clarkson University
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