Found
Navy crossbody tote with compass pin found
Rochester
Found
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I found a navy blue canvas crossbody tote with tan leather trim outside the Rochester Public Market on North Union Street this afternoon around 2:15pm. It's a medium-sized bag with an adjustable strap and a front zipper pocket that's a bit worn. Inside there's a red enamel compass pin on the zipper pull and a fabric tag that reads 'MILA'. The bag is a little scuffed but otherwise in good condition, clearly something someone used daily. If the owner recognizes it, I'm hoping to get it back to them soon.
Approximate found location
Rochester
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