Found travel bags near Continental Square
Description
I was walking back to my car near Market Street in downtown York around 2:40 this afternoon when I spotted a set of travel bags tucked behind a planter by the Continental Square fountain. I checked for a name, but there was nothing identifying inside or on the outside, just a lot of crease marks and a faded blue strap. The bags are sturdy canvas, one dark blue, with a ripped zipper and a worn luggage tag that bears no initials I recognize. They feel like someone’s last-minute travel gear, and imagining the owner worrying about where they are makes my own nerves settle a bit. If this sounds like yours, please claim them through the site so we can reunite them with you.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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