Memory cards lost at Lakeside Park, Ashtabula
Description
I was wandering along the lakefront at Lakeside Park in Ashtabula around 4:50 p.m. last Sunday, hoping to capture the last blush of sunset. My memory cards slipped from the inside pocket of my jacket when I brushed past a bench near the gazebo. The gulls cried, the water shimmered, and I retraced my steps along the boardwalk, heart sinking. Those cards hold weeks of travel photos and a few family clips I can’t replace, and I’m desperate to get them back. If anyone found them and handed them in somewhere safe, I’d be grateful beyond words to see them returned through the site.
Approximate last-seen location
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How to safely get your item back
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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
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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.
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.
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Keep communication on lostandfound.io
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