Lost shopping bags in Ashtabula
Description
I was loading groceries into my car around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, near the Ashtabula Harbor Market on Lake Road. My shopping bags--two blue reusable totes and a couple of brown paper sacks--slipped from my shoulder when a gust swept across the parking lot. By the time I realized they were gone, the sun was dipping behind the breakwater and the lake breeze carried salt and fog. I’m hoping to find them because they hold a grandmother's handwritten grocery list and a small photo tucked in the lining. I’ve retraced that stretch and asked at the market, but no luck yet. They’re plain, practical things, but they represent safe, everyday moments I don’t want to lose.
Approximate last-seen location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.