Found
Gray North Face parka with blue lining
Southeast IA
Found
listing
Posted
5 months
ago
Description
I found a gray North Face parka this afternoon around 3:15 pm outside the Hy-Vee on Market Street in Ottumwa. It's a men's medium, weathered shell, a bright blue fleece lining, and a detachable faux-fur hood. The zipper pulls have a small panda charm and there's a reflective stripe along the left sleeve—easy to spot in low light. It was sitting by the bike racks near the entrance, so I picked it up and figured someone must be missing it. If this sounds like yours, send me a quick message and we can set up a pickup in southeast Iowa.
Approximate found location
Southeast IA
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