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Found black leather wallet with credit cards, cash, and a keychain USB drive near the botanical gardens bench in Balboa Park.
Botanical Gardens
Found
listing
Posted
9 months
ago
Description
I found a black leather wallet sitting on a bench near the botanical gardens in Balboa Park while I was out for a walk on Saturday. It has a bit of wear but looks like a nice item. Inside, there's a couple of credit cards and some cash. There's also a keychain USB drive attached to it, which makes me think it might belong to someone who works in tech. I'm hoping to return it to its owner soon!
Approximate found location
Botanical Gardens
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