Red compact umbrella with panda sticker
Description
I lost my red compact umbrella yesterday around 3pm near Café Kubal on West Genesee Street in Syracuse. It's a small foldable umbrella, about 9 inches long when folded, with bright red fabric and a black plastic handle that has a tiny white panda sticker about 1 inch tall. The canopy has a minor snag on one rib, and the edge is a bit frayed from rain. This umbrella was a gift from my sister and it means a lot to me, since we used it on many chilly bus rides and it has sentimental value. If someone found it, please text me or drop it off at the Syracuse University Public Safety desk; I’d really appreciate getting it back!
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