Lost
Black leather briefcase with red interior
Terre Haute
Lost
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I lost my black leather briefcase yesterday around 4pm outside the Vigo County Courthouse on 4th Street in downtown Terre Haute. It's a 16-inch Samsonite briefcase, matte black with a small scuff on the bottom-right corner and a red satin lining you notice when you unzip the main pocket. Inside are a few documents, my resume with the name 'Priya Nair', and a photo of my nephew in a clear sleeve. One unique feature is a small circular lotus sticker on the inside pocket. It has sentimental value to me and I really need it back because it holds important work materials.
Approximate last-seen location
Terre Haute
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