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Found a red leather handbag on the sidewalk near East Avenue in Rochester, NY.
Sidewalk near East Avenue
Found
listing
Posted
7 months
ago
Description
I found a beautiful red leather handbag on the sidewalk near East Avenue while walking my dog last weekend. It looks like it belongs to someone who takes care of their belongings, as there are no signs of wear. It was zipped up and securely closed, but there are some items inside that might help identify the owner. Please reach out to me if you think it's yours!
Approximate found location
Sidewalk near East Avenue
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How to safely return this item
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