Lost
White insulin pen with blue cap, lost near SIU
Southern Illinois
Lost
listing
Posted
6 months
ago
Description
I lost my white insulin pen yesterday around 3pm near the SIU Student Center on Faner Drive in Carbondale. The pen is compact, about the size of a marker, with a blue cap and a tiny star sticker on the cap for quick ID. The label on the barrel is slightly scratched, and this pen is essential for my daily treatment, so it carries sentimental value beyond its monetary worth. If you found it, please message me—I really need it back and I can offer a small reward to whoever returns it.
Approximate last-seen location
Southern Illinois
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