Navy Samsonite suitcase with red tag
Description
I found a navy blue Samsonite hard-shell suitcase this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Reading Station entrance on Station Approach. It’s a medium-sized case, with a few scuffs along the corners and wheels that roll nicely. There’s a bright red luggage tag with the initials 'A.F.' on one zipper pull, and a faded sticker of a mountain range on the inside lid. I figured someone might be missing it, so I brought it toward the Reading lost-and-found, but I’m posting here too in case the owner sees it first. If this is yours, describe the tag and one interior item to help verify and arrange pickup.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
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- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
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- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
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