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Black North Face backpack found near library
Santa Maria
Found
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I found a black North Face backpack this afternoon around 2:50pm behind the Santa Maria Public Library on S Broadway, near the bike racks by the fountain. It's a medium-sized backpack in good condition, with a bright red zipper pull that makes it stand out. Inside, there's a blue hardcover notebook, a compact charger, and a laminated library card with the name 'Amara Singh' on it. I grabbed it because it looked unattended and I figured the owner might be worried. If this belongs to you, I’d love to help get it back—verify a couple details so I know it’s yours.
Approximate found location
Santa Maria
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