Found 1TB external hard drive near Benton Convention Center
Description
I found a slim silver external hard drive (1TB) on the sidewalk behind the Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem this morning around 9:15am. It's in a black fabric sleeve with a blue logo sticker on the back and a red USB-C cable still attached. The drive looks a bit dusty but otherwise intact, no cracks. There's a white sticker that reads 'Travel Tech' with a tiny cartoon rocket. I know how stressful it is to lose work files, so I'd love to get this back to its owner—if you're missing it, send me a message with any identifying details like the wallpaper or a specific file name to verify. We can arrange pickup near the Coffee Lab on 4th Street.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
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Meet in a safe, public place
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- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
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