Found
Tan leather tote found behind Riverfront Market, Springfield
Springfield
Found
listing
Posted
about 2 months
ago
Description
I found a tan leather tote this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the Riverfront Market on Main Street, Springfield. It's a mid-sized bag, about 14 inches wide and 11 inches tall, with gold hardware and a slightly worn exterior but clean interior. A small enamel sunflower pin sits on the zipper pull, and a teal scarf is tied to the handle—easy to spot in a crowded rack. Inside, there’s a receipt from a nearby cafe and a folded photo of a dog named Miko tucked in the inner pocket. If this belongs to you, send me a note here and we can arrange a pickup near the market.
Approximate found location
Springfield
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